Brain stimulation for depression that hasn’t improved with usual treatment
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests how a specific kind of brain stimulation (repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation) works for people with depression that has not responded to standard treatments. If you qualify, it may help doctors understand the mechanism and improve options for treatment-resistant depression.
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Who can take part
- You have major depression (diagnosed by DSM-5 rules) in the current episode, without hallucinations/psychosis
- Your depression score is high: HAMD-24 is 20 or higher
- You are age 18–45 and able to give written consent to participate
- You are right-handed and Han Chinese
- You have no other major mental health conditions like schizophrenia or substance dependence
- You cannot have metal objects in your body or any reason you can’t safely get an MRI scan
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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