Brain scans reveal how gentle magnets affect bipolar depression in seniors
NCT ID NCT03484494
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how low field magnetic stimulation changes brain activity in older adults (age 60+) with bipolar depression. Forty participants receive both real and sham (fake) stimulation on separate days, with brain scans taken before and after each session. The goal is to understand the brain's response to this treatment, not to test its effectiveness as a therapy.
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McLean Hospital
Belmont, Massachusetts, 02478, United States
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