Repetitive brain stimulation for depression after spinal cord injury
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial studies a brain-stimulation treatment to improve depression symptoms in people who have depression after a spinal cord injury. It may help if you have major depression and meet specific safety and eligibility checks.
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Who can take part
- You’re between 18 and 70 years old.
- You had a spinal cord injury of the neck or upper back and it’s been at least 6 months.
- You can partially move your right thumb (enough to use the needed treatment dosing setup).
- You have major depressive disorder based on depression screening tests.
- You have not taken antidepressant medicine, or you haven’t changed doses for 4 weeks (6 weeks if you just started).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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