Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Post Partum Depression
Accelerated iTBS for Post Partum Depression
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Post Partum Depression
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 50
- Sex
- Female
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 40 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for women over 18 who have post-partum depression. Participants will receive transcranial magnetic stimulation treatment in two different schedules over several days to see how well they tolerate it and its effects on depression.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I can provide informed consent
- I am over 18 years old
- I have symptoms of post-partum depression
- I have a HRSD17 score of 14 or higher
You may not be able to join if
- I am currently pregnant
- I have a substance use disorder
- I have current psychotic symptoms
- I have a history of dementia or cognitive impairment
- I have active suicidal thoughts or have attempted suicide in the last 3 months
- I have any issues that prevent me from receiving rTMS
- I have unstable medical conditions
- I had eclampsia during pregnancy
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
Study 1: The investigators are studying the feasibility and tolerability of 10x/day intermittent theta burst (excitatory) transcranial magnetic stimulation to the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex over the course of 6 days for women with post-partum depression. The investigators further aim to characterize the anticipated anti-depressant effect of this treatment paradigm.
Study 2: The investiga…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Participants must be able to provide informed consent and function at an intellectual level sufficient to allow accurate completion of all assessment instruments.
2. Participants must be over the age of 18.
3. Participants must meet criteria for post-partum depression: a) ons…
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