Brain stimulation for young adults with depressive symptoms
This study uses a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to see if it can improve how the brain and heart work together in people aged 18 to 30 who have mild depressive symptoms. The goal is to understand if this treatment could help with mood regulation.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 30 years old.
- You have been feeling down or have symptoms of depression.
- You are physically healthy with no history of brain disorders.
- You have not participated in any brain stimulation experiments in the past month.
- You have normal hearing and normal or corrected vision.
- You score above certain cutoffs on two depression questionnaires (PHQ-9 > 5 and BDI-II > 13).
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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