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Brain zap tweak could boost depression therapy

NCT ID NCT07242105

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Stanford University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This Stanford study is testing new ways to measure brain activity in people with depression using transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). The goal is to find better markers that could make TMS treatment more effective. The study involves 145 adults with moderate-to-severe depression and compares different TMS settings to see which ones produce the clearest brain signals.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to more precise TMS treatments for depression by identifying reliable brain activity markers.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage methods study, not a treatment trial. It may not directly improve depression outcomes, and results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

major depressive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Stanford University

    RECRUITING

    Stanford, California, 94305, United States

    Contact

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  • University of Iowa

    RECRUITING

    Iowa City, California, 52246, United States

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