Brain scans could reveal who will beat depression

NCT ID NCT04581902

First seen Jan 30, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 18 times

Summary

This study aims to find biological signs in the brain that can help doctors diagnose major depression and predict how well a person will respond to treatment. Researchers will use brain imaging and EEG to track changes in 50 adults with depression as they undergo transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy. The goal is to improve future diagnosis and care by making these brain markers reliable tools in the clinic.

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  • University of California, San Francisco

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    San Francisco, California, 94143, United States

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