Could a week of brain zaps beat depression?

NCT ID NCT07449338

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Vastra Gotaland Region Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests an accelerated version of a brain stimulation treatment called iTBS for depression. Instead of daily sessions over weeks, patients receive 30 short sessions in just 5 to 14 days. Researchers will track mood changes over six months to see if this faster approach works well in a real-world clinic setting.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: intermittent theta-burst stimulation (iTBS) delivered via a magnetic coil
What this could lead to: If successful, this could offer a faster, more convenient brain stimulation option for people with depression, potentially easing symptoms within a week.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study (36-150 patients) without a placebo group, so results may not prove effectiveness. The accelerated schedule might cause more side effects like headache or discomfort.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Depression depressive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

DEPRESSION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Central Hospital Växjö
RECRUITING

Vaxjo, Sweden
Kungälv Hospital, Kungälv
RECRUITING

Kungälv, Sweden
Sahlgrenska University Hospital
RECRUITING

Gothenburg, Sweden

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