Can faster brain zaps beat teen depression?

NCT ID NCT06528938

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 31 times

Summary

This study tests whether giving brain stimulation three times a day works better than once a day for teens with depression that hasn't improved with medication. Ten adolescents aged 16-19 will receive either accelerated or standard fMRI-guided theta burst stimulation. The goal is to see which schedule reduces depressive symptoms more effectively.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • The Royal's Institute of Mental Health Research

    RECRUITING

    Ottawa, Ontario, K1Z 7K4, Canada

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