TMS and fMRI Study for Depression and Anxiety

Concurrent TMS-fMRI

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Healthy Control Depression
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Healthy Volunteers Welcome You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 65
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Basic Science
Participants needed
97 (estimated)
Sponsor
Jing Jiang · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for adults with depression or anxiety, as well as healthy individuals to help researchers understand brain activity. Participants will undergo tests and brain scans while receiving a non-invasive brain stimulation treatment.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Rules you out Heart diseaseNeurological disordersSignificant traumatic brain injury

You may be able to join if

  • I am between 18 and 65 years old.
  • I can understand and consent to participate in research.
  • I speak English.
  • I have been diagnosed with major depressive disorder.

You may not be able to join if

  • I am under 18 or over 65 years old.
  • I have epilepsy or a seizure disorder.
  • I have an implanted device in my body that is not MRI-compatible.
  • I have metal in my body, like shrapnel.
  • I have uncontrolled high blood pressure.
  • I am pregnant.
  • I refuse to abstain from illicit drug use during the study.
  • I refuse to abstain from alcohol within 24 hours of scans.

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
The goal of this clinical trial is to examine the neural mechanisms underlying transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) using concurrent functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) in both healthy controls (HCs) and patients with high negative affect symptoms, such as depression. Approximately half male and half female participants aged 18-65 will be recruited. The main questions it aims to answe…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion for patients: * Diagnosis of major depressive disorder * Age greater than or equal to 18 years * Age less than or equal to 65 years * Able to understand and consent for research participation * English-speaking Inclusion for healthy controls: * Report no lifetime psychiatric diagnosis a…
Contacts

Jing Jiang, PHD

319-678-3410

TMS-fMRI-Study@uiowa.edu

CONTACT

Emily Gittle, BS

319-678-7043

TMS-fMRI-Study@uiowa.edu

CONTACT