Brain stimulation to treat persistent apathy
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests a noninvasive brain stimulation treatment (called rTMS) to help people who have had ongoing apathy (lack of motivation/interest) for at least a month. You might benefit if your apathy is persistent, your other symptoms are stable, and you meet the safety and medication rules.
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Who can take part
- You have a mild or major memory/thinking problem, or mild behavior changes
- Your apathy has been present for at least 4 weeks
- Your doses of any medications that could affect thinking or behavior have been stable for more than 4 weeks
- You have a care partner who can spend at least 10 hours per week with you
- You are not in another research study at the same time
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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