Brain Stimulation and Decision-making

Summary

Decision-making is an important process that is frequently shown to be impaired in patients with depression. While a number of preclinical and clinical studies have identified key regions involved in this process, it remains unclear exactly how these regions are influencing choice behavior especially when choices become more challenging. The goal of this project is to understand how these regions, such as the cingulate cortex, impact difficult choice behavior. Specifically, the researchers are i

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria: * Provides written informed consent * Fluent English speaker * Absence of current drug use as assessed by subject history and/or urine drug screen Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant or currently breastfeeding women or any woman of childbearing potential who is seeking to become pr

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