Brain stimulation for emotion in bipolar depression
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a safe, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called iTBS to see if it can help people with bipolar disorder better manage their emotions during a depressive episode. It may offer a new option for those who are still feeling depressed despite stable medication.
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Who can take part
- You are between 24 and 65 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with bipolar I or II disorder and are currently in a depressive episode.
- You have been on a stable mood-stabilizing medication for at least one month.
- You do not have rapid-cycling bipolar (more than 4 episodes per year) or current mania/hypomania.
- You are not currently pregnant, do not have a seizure disorder or metal implants in your body, and have not had brain stimulation therapy in the last 6 months.
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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