A trial of ECT and magnetic seizure therapy for mood disorders
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study compares two types of brain stimulation treatments—electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and magnetic seizure therapy (MST)—to see which works better for people with certain mental health conditions. It may be an option if you have a mood disorder or vision problems that could be helped by these treatments.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 12 and 80 years old.
- You must have a diagnosis of a specific mental health condition confirmed by two psychiatrists.
- Your current medications for the condition should have been stable before joining the study.
- You must either need brain stimulation therapy or have visual field problems (like blind spots in your vision).
- You cannot have had any brain stimulation treatment 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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