Brain scans could reveal how TMS heals depression

NCT ID NCT06562153

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study uses MRI scans to observe how the brain changes in people with depression during a 5-day accelerated transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) treatment. Researchers aim to see if a new imaging method called INSCAPE can track individual recovery patterns. Twenty adults with major depressive disorder will undergo brain scans before and after TMS therapy.

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 help doctors personalize TMS therapy for depression by using brain scans to track recovery.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study with only 20 participants, focused on observing brain changes rather than testing a new treatment. Results may not apply to all depression patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Depression depressive disorder major depressive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • 30 Bee Street

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    Charleston, South Carolina, 29429, United States

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