Theta Burst Stimulation for Treatment-Resistant Depression
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests a newer type of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (a non-invasive brain stimulation therapy) to treat depression that hasn't improved with antidepressant medications. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and effective for adults with treatment-resistant depression and teenagers with moderate-to-severe depression.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 15 years old
- You have been diagnosed with depression according to standard psychiatric criteria
- Adults: Your depression has not improved despite trying antidepressant medications; Teenagers: You have moderate-to-severe depression symptoms
- You are currently taking or willing to take antidepressant medication during the trial
- You do not have bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, psychosis, recent substance use problems, or neurological conditions like epilepsy
- You have no metal implants, pacemakers, or other medical devices in your body that would prevent brain stimulation therapy
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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