Accelerated TMS for Treatment-Resistant ECT

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 70
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
200 (estimated)
Sponsor
Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel · Other
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About This Trial
This study investigates whether an additional treatment using transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) can help severely depressed patients who did not respond well to electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). All participants will first receive standard ECT treatment for depression, including brain scans (fMRI), psychological testing, clinical assessments, and the collection of blood and stool samples. If…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) * Age between 18 - 70 years * Referred for ECT treatment Exclusion Criteria: * A personal history of seizures or epilepsy, a history of seizures or epilepsy in first degree relatives and the presence of any known factor that can l…
Contacts

Chris Baeken, MD, PhD

+32 2 477 6801

chris.baeken@uzbrussel.be

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