New brain stimulation method could ease depression

NCT ID NCT06357832

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Brainsway Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested a new way of using deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (Deep TMS) to treat major depression. Researchers compared the new stimulation protocol to the standard one in 104 adults with depression. The goal was to see if the new method is safe and works as well as the current approach.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (Deep TMS) device
What this could lead to: If successful, this could offer a new, non-invasive treatment option for major depression that is as effective as current TMS protocols.
What could go wrong: This is a completed study comparing a new protocol to standard care, so it may not show a meaningful improvement. The results are limited to 104 participants and may not apply to all depression 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

Locations

Asha Neuromodulation Clinic

Hyderabad, Telangana, 500032, India
Be'er Ya'aqov-Ness Ziona Mental Health Center

Be’er Ya‘aqov, 70350, Israel
ClearPath Psychiatry

Seattle, Washington, 98105, United States
Complete Mind Care of PA

Abington, Pennsylvania, 19001, United States
DTMS Center LLC

Palm Beach, Florida, 33401, United States
Fermata Health

Brooklyn, New York, 11249, United States
Inland Psychiatric Medical Group, Inc.

Redlands, California, 92373, United States
Novus Neurology

Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 35401, United States
PsyCare

South Charleston, West Virginia, 25303, United States

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