Brain training with fMRI feedback for depression
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether using real-time brain scan feedback (fMRI neurofeedback) can help reduce depressive symptoms. You may be eligible if you have depression that is still active despite being on antidepressant medicine.
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Who can take part
- You have a diagnosis of depression (ICD-10 F32 or F33).
- You have been on the same antidepressant(s) for at least 4 weeks.
- Your depression symptoms score is high right now (QIDS).
- You can safely have an MRI brain scan (no unsafe metal/implants like certain pacemakers).
- You do not have certain past conditions like bipolar disorder, psychosis, or psychotic depression.
- You haven’t used illegal drugs in the last 4 weeks and your alcohol use isn’t too heavy.
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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