Brain stimulation for teens with depression
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests a new type of brain stimulation called tTIS to see if it can help teenagers with depression. It uses gentle electrical pulses to target areas of the brain linked to mood, without surgery or medication.
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Who can take part
- You are between 13 and 17 years old
- You have been diagnosed with major depression and currently have a depressive episode (without psychosis)
- Your depression symptoms are moderate to severe (score of 20 or higher on a standard depression scale)
- Your medications or therapy have not changed in the last 4 weeks
- You have no serious medical conditions like heart, liver, kidney, or blood disorders, and no active suicidal thoughts
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and you can have a brain MRI scan (no metal implants in your head)
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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