Brain zapping gets personal: new study aims to boost depression treatment
NCT ID NCT04142320
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a new way to treat depression that doesn't respond to medication. Researchers used a brain stimulation technique called rTMS, but with a twist: they monitored brain activity in real time to adjust the stimulation for each person. 44 adults with medication-resistant depression took part to see if this personalized approach works better than standard methods.
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Stanford University
Stanford, California, 94305, United States
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