Repeated brain stimulation for depression after spinal cord injury
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a non-drug treatment called repeated transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) to reduce depression symptoms in people with depression after a spinal cord injury. You might be eligible if you have ongoing major depression and can safely receive magnetic pulses to the head.
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Who can take part
- You had a spinal cord injury in the neck (cervical) or upper back (thoracic) at least 6 months ago
- Your spinal cord injury must be classified as AIS A, B, C, or D
- You are age 18 to 60 and have been diagnosed with major depressive disorder
- Your depression symptom score (Hamilton Depression Rating Scale-17) is above 18
- You are not taking antidepressants, or your psych medicine dose has stayed the same for at least 4 weeks (6 weeks if you just started)
- You can safely take part: no unsafe brain/medical implants, seizure history, or uncontrolled cognitive problems
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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