Brain wave test may predict TMS success in depressed veterans
NCT ID NCT05008198
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing whether an EEG (a simple brain wave recording) can predict which veterans with treatment-resistant depression will improve with transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). About 266 veterans will get EEG scans before, during, and after TMS treatment. The goal is to find a reliable brain signal that tells doctors early on if TMS is working for a particular person.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors predict who will respond to TMS for depression, saving time and improving treatment choices.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It aims to find a biomarker, not to prove TMS works. Results may not apply to all patients.
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Locations
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White River Junction VA Medical Center, White River Junction, VT
White River Junction, Vermont, 05001-3833, United States