Comparing the Efficacy of Accelerated vs. Standard fMRI-guided iTBS in Treating Adolescents Depression
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Depression
Depressive Disorder, Major
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 16 – 19
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 10 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre · Other
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About This Trial
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is a Health Canada approved treatment for major depression. Theta burst stimulation (TBS), a type of rTMS, is a very promising new treatment for major depression in adults and adolescents. However, very few studies have assessed the efficacy of accelerated, three times a day TBS in comparison with standard once a day TBS in adolescents. The study…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Voluntary and competent to consent.
2. Ages 16-19 years old.
3. Can speak and read English.
4. Primary and/or predominant diagnosis of major depressive episode without psychotic features in the current episode, confirmed by The Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview fo…
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