Adding rTMS to ECT for tough depression
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether adding a brain stimulation technique called rTMS before electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) can improve depression treatment. It's for people whose depression hasn't gotten better with standard treatments.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with major depression (unipolar or bipolar).
- Your depression has not improved after trying at least two different antidepressants (or, for bipolar, lithium plus another mood stabilizer).
- You have not had electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in the last 6 months.
- You have never had repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) before.
- You are not taking benzodiazepines or anti-seizure medication, and have been off them for at least 15 days.
- You are able to understand and speak French, and are willing to give written 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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