Brain zapping gets personal: new study aims to boost depression treatment

NCT ID NCT05224063

First seen Nov 05, 2025 · Last updated Jun 14, 2026 · Updated 28 times

Summary

This study tested a new way to target brain stimulation (TMS) for depression by tailoring it to each person's brain network. Fifty adults with major depression received different types of TMS to see which approach best changes brain activity. The goal is to make TMS more effective for treating depression.

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Locations

  • Stanford University

    Stanford, California, 94305, United States

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