Quick brain zaps show promise for stubborn bipolar depression
NCT ID NCT03953417
First seen Feb 04, 2026 · Last updated Apr 25, 2026 · Updated 15 times
Summary
This small pilot study tested an accelerated version of theta-burst stimulation, a type of magnetic brain stimulation, in 7 adults with bipolar depression that didn't respond to standard treatments. All participants received the active treatment (no placebo group). The main goal was to see if this faster schedule could safely reduce depressive symptoms, measured by a standard mood questionnaire.
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Stanford University
Palo Alto, California, 94305, United States
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