Texting support plus brain stimulation for hard-to-treat depression
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether adding supportive text messages to brain stimulation (repetitive TMS) helps people with depression that has not improved after at least two antidepressant tries. It may help some people by combining a brain-based treatment with ongoing daily encouragement and support.
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Who can take part
- You’re 18 years or older and have been diagnosed with major depressive disorder (MDD, often called major depression).
- You have tried at least two antidepressant medications during this current episode and they did not work well enough.
- You can read and understand English well and have access to a smartphone for texting.
- You are willing to sign a consent form in writing to join the study.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You do not have certain brain/neurological conditions (like seizure history or stroke) or current psychosis.
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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