Brain Implant to Treat Hard-to-Treat Depression
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a small implant placed under the scalp that delivers targeted electrical stimulation to the brain to help people with severe depression that hasn't improved with antidepressant medications. The implant is designed to rebalance brain activity and reduce depressive symptoms.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with major depressive disorder (clinical depression without psychosis) and are currently in a depressive episode
- You've tried at least 2 different types of antidepressants at adequate doses without sustained relief
- You are between 22 and 85 years old
- You do not have other metal implants in your head, pacemakers, or implanted pumps
- You have not taken ketamine, esketamine, or hallucinogenic drugs in the past 30 days
- You are willing to have brain imaging scans and attend follow-up visits for the study
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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