Can brain scans cure depression? new study tests memory training
NCT ID NCT03428828
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a new way to help people with depression that hasn't improved with standard treatments. 60 adults learned to increase activity in a brain area linked to positive memories using real-time feedback from an MRI machine. The goal was to see if this training could reduce depression symptoms.
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University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15261, United States
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