Theta burst brain stimulation to help prevent depression relapse
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether intermittent theta burst stimulation (a type of brain stimulation using a magnetic device) can help keep depression from coming back after it has improved. It focuses on people whose depression has responded to an earlier iTBS treatment and who are able to safely receive TMS.
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Who can take part
- You’re age 18 to 70
- You’ve been diagnosed with depression (including recurrent) or bipolar disorder
- Your current depression before the first iTBS was moderate-to-severe, and you improved after iTBS
- You do not have psychotic symptoms (like delusions or hallucinations)
- You can safely have TMS (no pacemaker/metal implants or other contraindications)
- You can’t be pregnant and can’t be in another study
Quick eligibility check
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