Mindfulness Practice with TMS for Depression
Mindfulness Training During Accelerated TMS for Depression
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Depression
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 80
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 20 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for people with major depressive disorder who are already receiving a TMS treatment at MUSC. Participants will practice mindfulness daily while undergoing their TMS course to see if this helps improve their mood.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I have been diagnosed with major depressive disorder.
- I am enrolled in a TMS course at MUSC.
- I speak English.
- I have a smartphone or will use a study-provided device.
You may not be able to join if
- I have a history of seizures or have implants.
- I am pregnant.
- I am receiving other neuromodulation treatments.
- I have a psychotic disorder or bipolar disorder.
- I have an active substance use disorder.
- I am at high risk for suicide.
- I cannot or do not want to engage in mindfulness practice.
- I cannot complete questionnaires.
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
This NIH-funded single-arm pilot tests the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effects of embedding brief guided mindfulness practice (via the Waking Up smartphone app) into the inter-session intervals of clinically administered accelerated intermittent theta-burst stimulation (aiTBS) for major depressive disorder (MDD). Participants receive aiTBS as standard clinical care at MUSC; the res…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Clinical diagnosis of MDD and eligible for aiTBS at MUSC
* Already enrolled in aiTBS course at MUSC
* English proficiency
* Smartphone or willingness to use study-provided device
Exclusion Criteria:
* TMS contraindications (e.g., seizure history, implants, pregnancy)
* Concu…
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