Exercise + brain zaps: new hope for stubborn depression?
NCT ID NCT06773949
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests if adding structured exercise to a brain stimulation treatment called iTBS can help people with depression that hasn't improved with medication. Twenty physically inactive adults with difficult-to-treat depression will either get iTBS alone or iTBS plus exercise. The goal is to see if the combination is feasible and more effective at reducing depressive symptoms.
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Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre
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