5-Day brain zaps could lift depression in seniors
NCT ID NCT07212465
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a 5-day course of deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (dTMS) can safely reduce depression in adults aged 60-85 who haven't improved with medication. Participants receive either real or placebo stimulation to the brain's anterior cingulate cortex. The goal is to see if this accelerated protocol is tolerable and effective for easing depressive symptoms.
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Rotman Research Institute at Baycrest
RECRUITINGToronto, Ontario, M6A 2E1, Canada
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