Study brain circuits behind mood using brain monitoring
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study looks at how brain networks relate to mood and depression by recording brain activity during specific procedures. You may be able to join if you’re already having brain monitoring for epilepsy or are part of a depression deep brain stimulation program.
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Who can take part
- You must be an adult (18+)
- Either you are having in-the-brain seizure monitoring for epilepsy, or you are already enrolled in their DBS for depression trial
- You must be scheduled for the planned brain procedure as part of your care
- You must be able and willing to sign informed consent
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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