Theta Burst Stimulation for Treatment-Resistant Depression
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a newer brain stimulation technique called theta burst stimulation (TBS) to treat depression that hasn't improved with antidepressant medications. Researchers will use advanced imaging to see how the treatment affects your brain and whether it helps reduce depression symptoms.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 55 years old
- You have been diagnosed with major depression that hasn't improved after trying at least one antidepressant medication
- Your depression symptoms are moderate to severe (score of 18 or higher on a standard depression scale)
- You have kept the same treatment plan (medications, therapy, or both) stable for at least 4 weeks before starting
- You can understand and speak English well enough to follow study instructions
- You do not have certain other mental health conditions, recent substance use, pregnancy, or medical implants that would interfere with brain stimulation or imaging
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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