Quick brain zaps show promise for stubborn depression
NCT ID NCT03680781
First seen Apr 25, 2026 · Last updated Apr 25, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a faster schedule of brain stimulation (called accelerated theta burst) can help people with depression that hasn't improved with other treatments. 40 adults who had already tried transcranial magnetic stimulation received this new approach. Researchers measured changes in depression scores to see if symptoms eased.
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Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford School of Medicine
Palo Alto, California, 94305, United States
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