EEG and brain stimulation study for depression reward symptoms
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study uses non-invasive brain stimulation (like TMS) and EEG brain recordings to measure how the brain’s “reward” system works in people with major depression. It may help researchers understand which stimulation approaches best affect depression-related reward processing.
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Who can take part
- Be 18–65 years old
- Have major depression diagnosed (DSM-5 criteria)
- Be able to attend in-person lab visits in San Francisco at 42nd Ave and Clement St
- Have normal (or corrected) vision
- Be on the same psychiatric medication for more than 1 month (if you use medication)
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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