Brain magnetic stimulation treatment for teen depression
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial is testing a non-invasive treatment that uses safe magnetic pulses to stimulate specific parts of the brain in teens with moderate to severe depression. The goal is to see if this can help improve mood without medication changes.
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Who can take part
- You are between 14 and 18 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with depression by a doctor.
- Your depression is moderate to severe (score of 17 or higher on a standard depression scale).
- You haven't changed your depression medication in the last 30 days and won't during the study.
- You do not have metal in your body (like braces or a pacemaker) and have no history of seizures or epilepsy.
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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