Brain zaps for borderline blues: new study tests rapid depression relief

NCT ID NCT04870255

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 30 times

Summary

This study tests a fast-acting brain stimulation technique called accelerated intermittent theta-burst stimulation (aiTBS) to see if it can reduce depression in people with borderline personality disorder (BPD). Researchers will compare active stimulation to a sham (fake) treatment in 45 adults. The goal is to find a new, non-drug way to help with depressive episodes in BPD.

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Locations

  • Stanford Hospital

    Stanford, California, 94305, United States

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