Brain stimulation for depression in young people
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a new type of brain stimulation called accelerated intermittent theta burst stimulation (aiTBS) in young people (ages 13-20) with depression who have not tried many treatments before. The goal is to see if this treatment can safely help reduce depression symptoms.
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Who can take part
- You are between 13 and 20 years old.
- You are currently experiencing a major depressive episode.
- You have not taken much antidepressant medication (less than 12 weeks) or had many therapy sessions (less than 10) for this depression.
- You have never had TMS treatment before.
- You are not pregnant, not at high risk for suicide, and you do not have certain other mental health conditions (like bipolar disorder, psychosis, or severe anxiety).
Quick eligibility check
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