Personalized brain zaps show promise for tough depression

NCT ID NCT05645575

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 17, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study tests whether a faster, personalized version of brain stimulation (rTMS) is safe and practical for people hospitalized with severe depression. Thirty adults who haven't improved with standard treatments will receive up to 25 sessions over two weeks, with the stimulation frequency tailored to their individual brain activity. The goal is to see if this approach can ease depression symptoms.

Disclaimer Read more

This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • UCLA TMS Service and Research Service

    RECRUITING

    Los Angeles, California, 90024, United States

    Contact

Conditions

Explore the condition pages connected to this study.