Can brain zapping get smarter? new study tests personalized depression treatment

NCT ID NCT05224063

First seen Nov 05, 2025 · Last updated May 10, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study tested a new way to deliver brain stimulation (rTMS) for depression by targeting each person's unique brain network. Fifty adults with major depression received different types of stimulation in a random order to see which approach worked best. The goal was to gather information to design a better, more personalized rTMS treatment in the future.

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Locations

  • Stanford University

    Stanford, California, 94305, United States

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