Brain wave test may predict depression treatment success

NCT ID NCT05424224

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Florida International University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether brain wave (EEG) measurements can predict who will get better from a non-invasive magnetic stimulation treatment for depression called rTMS. Researchers will treat 30 adults with depression using rTMS and compare their EEG patterns before and after treatment. The goal is to find brain signal markers that identify responders versus non-responders, which could help personalize depression care in the future.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) device
What this could lead to: If successful, this could help doctors predict which depression patients will respond to rTMS, making treatment more personalized and effective.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study focused on finding brain markers, not on proving rTMS works. The results may not apply to all depression patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Depression depressive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DEPRESSION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Florida International University

Miami, Florida, 33174, United States

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