Adding TMS to ECT for hard-to-treat depression
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether adding TMS to ECT can better treat depression that hasn't improved with other treatments. It is for adults with moderate to severe major depression who haven't had these treatments recently.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older.
- You have been diagnosed with major depression.
- Your depression is classified as moderate to severe.
- You have not had ECT or TMS in the past 3 months.
- You do not have other major mental health conditions (like schizophrenia or addiction), dementia, psychosis, or neurological problems like epilepsy. You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
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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