One-Day TMS Treatment for Treatment-Resistant Depression

One-Day cTBS Over the Precuneus

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Depressive Disorder, Treatment-Resistant Treatment Resistant Depression (TRD) Treatment Resistant Major Depression Disorder
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
69 (estimated)
Sponsor
Mclean Hospital · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for adults with treatment-resistant depression to see if a special brain stimulation treatment can help reduce their symptoms. Participants will receive either active treatment or a placebo and will attend one in-person visit for the procedure.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Rules you out Bipolar I disorderBipolar II disorderSchizophrenia spectrum disorderPrimary psychotic disorder

You may be able to join if

  • I am 18 years old or older.
  • I can speak, read, and understand English well enough to take part.
  • I have been diagnosed with major depressive disorder.
  • I have treatment-resistant depression.
  • I have not responded well to at least two different antidepressant medications.
  • I have a score of 10 or higher on the PHQ-9 scale.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have a serious safety risk condition according to the study physician.
  • I have a history of seizure.
  • I have had a stroke.
  • I have had a serious head injury or brain surgery.
  • I have metal in my head that is not from dental work.
  • I have an implanted medical device.
  • I have current recreational drug use.
  • I am currently pregnant or might be pregnant.

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 learn whether two forms of one-day accelerated transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) can reduce depressive symptoms in adults with treatment-resistant depression. Treatment-resistant depression is depression that has not improved enough after at least two adequate antidepressant medication treatments. TMS is a non-invasive treatment that uses magnetic pulses…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 years or older. * Able to speak, read, and understand English sufficiently to complete the study assessments and provide informed consent independently. * Diagnosis of major depressive disorder according to DSM-5-TR criteria, confirmed by a qualified physician. * Treatm…
Contacts

Hakjoo Kim Kim, Ph.D.

979-777-0679

khj213@gmail.com

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