Targeted brain stimulation for major depression
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a new type of brain stimulation that uses gentle electrical fields to target the area of the brain linked to emotions. It may help reduce depression symptoms without the side effects of medications.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 55 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with major depression (also called major depressive disorder).
- Your depression symptoms are at least moderately severe (a score of 17 or higher on a standard depression scale).
- Your antidepressant medication has been stable for at least 30 days before joining and will stay the same during the study.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and you have no metal implants in your head or near your heart.
- You have not had seizures, epilepsy, or severe head injury, and you have not had brain stimulation treatments (like TMS or ECT) in the past 30 days.
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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