Brain stimulation for post-stroke depression
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests a non-invasive brain stimulation treatment called intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS) to see if it can help with depression and other negative emotions after a stroke. It aims to improve mood and emotional recovery.
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Who can take part
- You had a stroke within the last 6 months, or your most recent stroke was more than 6 months ago.
- You are between 18 and 84 years old.
- Your stroke affected the middle cerebral artery area of the brain.
- Your stroke symptoms are moderate (NIHSS score between 5 and 25).
- You have some disability from the stroke (mRS score of 2 or higher).
- You have had a CT or MRI scan of your brain.
- You are right-handed.
- You do not have severe memory or thinking problems (MMSE score of 15 or higher).
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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