The primary objective of the proposed study is to gain insight in the underlying neural mechanisms by which frontal cortical activation patterns are established, and its implications for human aggressive behaviour. The proposed approach aims to…
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- Personality disorders and disturbances in behaviour
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Primary outcome
Main study parameters in the proposed study are the inter-individual
differences in relations between interhemispheric functional connectivity and
personality traits.
Secondary outcome
Not applicable
Background summary
Social aggression poses a major threat for individuals and society. The
investigation of the psychobiological underpinnings of this destructive
phenomenon is thus of critical importance. Recent theories suggest that
aberrant forms of cortical brain communication are associated with social
aggression. The present research proposal aims to test whether patterns of
brain communication are related to aggression and aggressive behaviour.
Study objective
The primary objective of the proposed study is to gain insight in the
underlying neural mechanisms by which frontal cortical activation patterns are
established, and its implications for human aggressive behaviour. The proposed
approach aims to relate these properties to personality traits.
Study design
This observational study employs a correlational between subjects design.
Study burden and risks
No benefit for the participant is to be expected. The experimental session will
consist of the administration of two questionnaires, a Transcranial Magnetic
Stimulation session and a behavioural task The parameters used in the
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation session are well within internationally
accepted stimulation parameters, and bear a negligible health risk.
Heidelberglaan 2
3584 CS Utrecht
Nederland
Heidelberglaan 2
3584 CS Utrecht
Nederland
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Inclusion criteria
Good health
Right-handedness
Non-smoking
Aged between 18-40 years
Normal or corrected-to-normal vision
Signed informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Metal in cranium
Consumption of more than 25 alcoholic beverages per week
Use of psychotropic drugs
Epilepsy or family history of epilepsy (1st degree relatives)
Closed-head injury (present or past)
Current neurological, endocrinological or psychiatric disorders and/or treatment
History of neurological, endocrinological and/or psychiatric disorders and/or treatment
Medication: Benzodiazepines, antidepressants & neuroleptica
Cardiac pacemaker
Implanted medication pump
Habitual smoking
Pregnancy
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| Register | ID |
|---|---|
| CCMO | NL29318.041.09 |