fMRI-Guided vs. Standard Brain Stimulation for Depression
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study compares two types of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) to treat depression. One type uses a brain scan (fMRI) to guide the treatment, while the other uses a standard approach. It may help people whose depression hasn't improved with medication.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older.
- You can read and speak English.
- You have moderate-to-severe depression that hasn't gotten better after trying at least one antidepressant medication.
- You don't have bipolar disorder or a substance use problem (like alcohol or drug addiction) in the last 3 months.
- You are not pregnant or planning to become pregnant, and you don't have a metal implant in your head or a history of seizures.
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