Could a pill supercharge brain stimulation for depression?

NCT ID NCT07227103

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether adding a drug called NRX-101 (a mix of D-cycloserine and lurasidone) to transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) helps people with treatment-resistant depression more than TMS alone. About 400 adults who have not had TMS before will receive either the drug or a placebo alongside a one-day TMS session. Researchers will measure depression and suicidal thoughts after six weeks to see if the combination improves outcomes.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Cohen and Associates

    Sarasota, Florida, 34239, United States

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  • HOPE Accelerated Care

    West Palm Beach, Florida, 33417, United States

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  • Harvard Mclean Hospital

    Belmont, Massachusetts, 02478, United States

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What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

NRX-101 (D-cycloserine and lurasidone)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could provide a more effective treatment option for people with treatment-resistant depression, potentially doubling response and remission rates compared to TMS alone.

What could go wrong

This is an early-stage trial (Phase 2/3) with 400 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The combination drug may cause side effects, and the placebo group also receives TMS, so the added benefit of NRX-101 is uncertain.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Depression Depressive Disorder, Treatment-Resistant major depressive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.