Longitudinal Effects of Brain Stimulation on Decision-Making and Reward Learning
Key facts
- Where
- Bonn, GermanySee the site
Where in Germany
- Section of Medical Psychology, Department of Psychiatry & Psychotherapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of BonnBonn, GermanyNo longer taking part
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- University of Bonn
- Trial code
- NCT07823218
- Record updated
- 26 October 2026
- Original description
This study investigates the longitudinal effects of brain stimulation treatments on decision-making and reward learning. Here, daily assessments of reinforcement learning behavior are used in patients with depression who receive neuromodulation treatment to study potential associations between changes in decision-making and reward learning and changes in clinical symptoms.Read full original descriptionShow less
Longitudinal Effects of Brain Stimulation Techniques (ECT, TMS, VNS, taVNS) on Decision-Making and Reward Learning
This study investigates the longitudinal effects of brain stimulation treatments on decision-making and reward learning. Here, daily assessments of reinforcement learning behavior are used in patients with depression who receive neuromodulation treatment to study potential associations between changes in decision-making and reward learning and changes in clinical symptoms.
Inclusion: Indication for a brain stimulation treatment (ECT, TMS, VNS, taVNS) in the Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy at the University Hospital Bonn; Major Depressive Disorder; Be able and willing to provide informed consent.
Exclusion: Non-German speakers; Unclear ability to give consent to the study participation.