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One-Day cTBS Over the Precuneus

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - anyAllMclean Hospital
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

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 to stimulate specific areas of the brain. The main questions this study aims to answer are: * Does continuous theta-burst stimulation (cTBS) targeting the precuneus reduce depressive symptoms 4 weeks after treatment compared with sham stimulation? * Does intermittent theta-burst stimulation (iTBS) targeting the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex reduce depressive symptoms 4 weeks after treatment compared with sham stimulation? Researchers will compare precuneus cTBS, left dorsolateral prefr

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
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. * Treatment-resistant depression, defined as an inadequate response to at least two adequate trials of antidepressant pharmacotherapy. * Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) total score of 10 or higher. Exclusion Criteria: * Any condition identified through TMS safety screening that, in the judgment of a study physician, presents an unacceptable safety risk for TMS. Such conditions may include: * A history of a serious adverse reaction during TMS treatment. * A history of seizure. * A history of stroke. * A history of serious head injury or neurosurgery. * Metal in the head outside the mouth, such as shrapnel, surgical clips, or metal fragments. * An implanted device, such as a cardiac pacemaker, cochlear implant, medical pump, or intracardiac line. * Frequent or severe headaches. * Another brain-related condition or an illness that caused brain injury. * A family history of epilepsy. * Permanent tattoos on the head or neck. * Current recreational drug use. * Current pregnancy or possible pregnancy. * Use of a medication or combination of medications, a recent medication change, or medication withdrawal that, in the judgment of a study physician, presents an unacceptable safety risk, including a clinically significant increase in seizure risk. * Current or lifetime diagnosis of bipolar I disorder, bipolar II disorder, a schizophrenia spectrum disorder, or another primary psychotic disorder. * Active suicidal ideation with intent or plan requiring immediate clinical intervention, or another acute safety concern that cannot be safely managed within the study.
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What it tests

  • Precuneus-targeted continuous theta-burst stimulation
  • Left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex intermittent theta-burst stimulation
  • Sham transcranial magnetic stimulation
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Where

1 site
McLean Hospital
Belmont, United States
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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