Brain training therapy for depression with loss of interest
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests a new type of brain training (self-neuromodulation) to help people with major depression who also have a significant loss of interest or pleasure (anhedonia). If you qualify, you may get a non-invasive treatment that uses real-time brain feedback to improve symptoms.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with major depression and have notable loss of interest or pleasure in things you once enjoyed.
- You have tried at least one antidepressant at the right dose for long enough during your current depressive episode.
- You are comfortable reading and speaking English and can attend all study visits.
- You do not have any metal in your body (like implants or pacemakers) that would prevent an MRI scan.
- You have not had any recent changes in your antidepressant or other psychiatric medications (e.g., no new meds in the past 4 weeks, or 8 weeks for fluoxetine).
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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