Sleep TMS for Major Depression
Sleep TMS for Depression
- Age
- 18 – 65
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Basic Science
- Participants needed
- 55 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Stanford University · Other
This trial is looking for adults with major depression who have not responded to previous antidepressants. Participants will receive a new treatment called sleep-state transcranial magnetic stimulation to see if it helps improve their condition.
You may be able to join if
- I am between 18 and 65 years old
- I have been diagnosed with major depressive disorder
- I have not responded to at least one antidepressant medication
- I have moderate to severe depression
- I have been on a steady dose of antidepressant medication for at least 6 weeks
- I am a healthy adult without current major depressive symptoms
You may not be able to join if
- I have an intellectual disability
- I have had a significant head injury or a neurological disorder
- I am pregnant or have given birth recently
- I have any conditions that prevent me from undergoing TMS or MRI
- I currently use substances or have thoughts of suicide
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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Check Your EligibilityThe goal of this study is to establish the feasibility, tolerability, and preliminary efficacy of sleep-state transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for enhancing plasticity in depression treatment.
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