Adaptive brain stimulation for treatment-resistant depression.
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a new brain stimulation device that adjusts its signal in real time to treat depression. It's for people who haven't gotten enough help from antidepressants and are looking for a non-drug option.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be 22 years of age or older.
- You are currently experiencing a major depressive episode with at least moderate symptoms.
- You have tried at least one antidepressant but did not get enough relief or had side effects.
- For 6 weeks before starting, you must be either not taking antidepressants, or on a steady dose of one or more antidepressants (and keep that same dose during the study).
- You cannot have used other brain stimulation treatments like ECT or TMS in the past 6 months or ever failed those treatments.
- You must not have had suicidal thoughts with a plan or intent, or any suicidal behavior, in the last 3 months.
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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