Brain Stimulation and Medication Study for Depression
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This study tests a type of brain stimulation called theta burst stimulation combined with study medications to see if it can help treat major depression. Researchers want to understand how this treatment works in the brain and whether it might be more effective than current treatments.
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Who can take part
- Diagnosed with major depressive disorder
- Currently on a stable depression medication regimen for at least one month
- No history of seizures, epilepsy, or serious brain conditions
- No recent brain injury, stroke, or neurological disorders
- Able to safely undergo MRI scans and receive brain stimulation treatment
- Not allergic to d-cycloserine or dextromethorphan (study medications)
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