Faster TMS for depression with brain monitoring
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a faster version of TMS (called iTBS) to treat depression, while using a special headband to monitor brain blood flow in real time. It's for people whose depression hasn't gotten better with at least one antidepressant medication.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 to 65 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with major depressive disorder (without psychosis) by a psychiatrist.
- You are either not on antidepressant medication, or you have been on the same stable dose for at least 2 weeks.
- You have tried at least one antidepressant that didn't fully help your depression.
- You have never had TMS treatment before.
- You are not pregnant and do not have severe medical, neurological, or seizure disorders, metal implants, or a pacemaker.
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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