Brain stimulation for treatment-resistant depression
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests a new type of brain stimulation treatment for people with major depression that hasn't improved with standard treatments. The treatment uses magnetic pulses to target specific brain areas over about 2 weeks.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 65 years old.
- You must have a current major depressive episode (unipolar, not bipolar).
- At least two prior depression treatments (like antidepressants for 6 weeks or 12 therapy sessions) must have failed to help.
- You must have moderate to severe depression (score above 19 on a standard scale).
- You must not have certain other psychiatric conditions like bipolar, schizophrenia, PTSD, ADHD, or OCD.
- You must not have any metal implants in your head, a seizure history, or be taking certain medications like anticonvulsants or lithium.
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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