Brain stimulation for depression in teens
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study compares two types of non-invasive brain stimulation (using magnetic pulses) to see which works better for teenagers with depression. It aims to find a safe, effective treatment that may help improve mood without medication.
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Who can take part
- You are between 11 and 19 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with major depressive disorder (MDD).
- You do not have any current or past symptoms of psychosis, such as hallucinations.
- You do not have other serious mental health conditions like bipolar disorder, OCD, PTSD, or panic disorder.
- You do not have any metal implants or devices in your body that could be affected by magnetic fields (e.g., pacemaker, cochlear implant, aneurysm clip).
- You are not pregnant, and you have not recently had brain stimulation treatments or electroconvulsive therapy.
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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