Brain stimulation for depression
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a noninvasive treatment called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), which uses magnetic pulses to stimulate brain areas involved in depression. It is for adults with major depression that hasn't improved with medication.
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Who can take part
- You are an outpatient and seeking treatment voluntarily.
- You are between 22 and 60 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with major depressive disorder (single or recurrent episodes).
- Your current antidepressant hasn't worked well, or you couldn't tolerate two separate trials.
- Your depression score on a standard scale is 18 or higher, and your current episode has lasted at least 4 weeks but less than 2 years.
- You haven't changed any psychiatric medications or therapy in the past 4 weeks.
- You are not pregnant and, if capable of becoming pregnant, you agree to use effective birth control.
- You can safely undergo TMS and have no metal implants or conditions that would make it unsafe.
- You agree to have the study team contact your current and past healthcare providers for safety and eligibility checks.
- You must provide contact info for at least two people who can be reached if you are unavailable.
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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