Brain implant for treatment-resistant depression
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests a small brain implant that sends mild electrical signals to help improve depression symptoms. It is for people who have not gotten enough help from standard medications.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with major depression and are currently in a depressive episode.
- You have tried at least two different depression medications from different classes that didn't work well enough.
- You are between 22 and 85 years old.
- You do not have any implanted devices like a pacemaker, neurostimulator, or metal implant in your head.
- You can have stable depression treatment for the study period.
- You are not pregnant or planning to become pregnant during 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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