Brain Stimulation Study for Depression
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study uses a special type of brain stimulation (rTMS, which uses magnetic pulses) to treat depression. It focuses on part of the brain called the orbitofrontal cortex and aims to understand how stimulating it helps improve mood.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have a diagnosis of major depressive disorder and are currently having a moderate to severe episode (based on a depression scale score of 17 or higher).
- You are stable on your current treatment — no hospital stays or medication changes in the past month.
- You do not have metal in your body or brain (like a pacemaker or brain clip) that would make an MRI unsafe.
- You do not have epilepsy, a history of seizures, or a neurological condition like stroke or a brain tumor.
- If you could become pregnant, you are not pregnant and will not become pregnant during the study.
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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