Brain zaps to keep depression at bay: new trial tests maintenance therapy

NCT ID NCT06938841

First seen May 03, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study is for people with hard-to-treat depression who have already benefited from a type of brain stimulation called rTMS. It tests whether continuing rTMS sessions over 6 months can help maintain that improvement. 75 participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: standard rTMS, a more intensive 'clustered' rTMS schedule, or a placebo (sham) treatment. The goal is to see which approach best keeps the brain connections linked to mood stable.

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Locations

  • Australian National University

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    Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, 2601, Australia

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  • University of California, San Diego

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    San Diego, California, 92127, United States

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  • Weill Cornell Medicine

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    New York, New York, 10065, United States

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