Theta-burst brain stimulation for major depression
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a type of brain stimulation (theta-burst stimulation) changes a blood marker called BDNF in people with major depressive disorder. It may help researchers understand whether this treatment can improve depression biology.
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Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 65 years old
- You have been diagnosed with major depressive disorder (DSM-5 criteria)
- You can understand the study and give informed consent
- You do not have certain major mental illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or depression with psychosis
- You do not have certain substance use disorders (nicotine is allowed, and limited low-dose sleep benzodiazepines may be allowed)
- You should not have hearing problems or implants/metal in the head, and you must not have high seizure risk
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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