Wearable brain stimulation treatment for depression at home
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a wearable device that uses magnetic pulses to stimulate the brain as a treatment for moderate to severe depression. It is designed to be used at home, which may make it more convenient and accessible than traditional treatments.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with major depression, and your current episode is moderate or severe.
- You are either taking a stable dose of an SSRI antidepressant (for at least 4 weeks), or you have not taken any psychiatric medication in the past 4 weeks.
- You are able to undergo MRI scans (no metal implants, no severe claustrophobia).
- You do not have other major psychiatric conditions (like bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or epilepsy).
- 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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