Personalized brain stimulation for hard-to-treat depression
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a new, personalized form of brain stimulation (called TMS) using MRI scans to target the right areas for people whose depression hasn't improved with medication. It aims to see if this tailored approach works better than standard TMS.
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Who can take part
- You are 21 years or older.
- You have major depression that didn’t get better after trying at least one antidepressant medication for 4 weeks.
- You do not have a psychotic disorder, substance abuse, or high suicide risk.
- You don’t have metal in your head, a pacemaker, or other implanted electronic device.
- You are not pregnant and can have an MRI scan.
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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