Precision brain stimulation for depression using targeting
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests a new way to use magnetic stimulation (TMS) to treat depression by targeting a specific brain circuit. It aims to be more precise and may help people whose current treatment hasn't worked well enough.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with major depressive disorder (moderate or severe depression).
- Your depression score on a standard test (HAMD-17) is 18 or higher.
- You have been on the same medication or therapy for at least 4 weeks before starting the study.
- You do not have any metal or electronic devices in your body (like a pacemaker, cochlear implant, or metal fragments).
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant during the trial.
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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