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Stanford zaps brains during sleep to fight depression

NCT ID NCT06824415

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Stanford University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This early-stage study at Stanford tests whether giving magnetic brain stimulation during sleep is safe and practical for people with major depression. Fifteen adults who have not gotten better with at least one antidepressant will receive both real and fake stimulation in separate sessions. The goal is to measure brain changes and thinking skills, not to treat depression directly.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 55 people

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Started

May 2025

Expected to finish

May 2028

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults ages 18-65 years * Current Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) diagnosis * Failed ≥1 antidepressant medication * Moderate-to-severe depression * Stable antidepressant medication dose for ≥ 6 weeks prior to enrollment * Healthy control participants are adults ages 18-65 years without current MDD symptoms, not taking antidepressant or antipsychotic medications, and without major psychiatric, neurological, substance use, medical conditions affecting brain function, or TMS/MRI contraindications. Exclusion Criteria: * Intellectual disability * Significant head injury/neurological disorder * Pregnancy or postpartum * TMS/MRI contraindications * Active substance use/suicidal ideation

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Conditions

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major depressive disorder sleep disorder

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Major depression Sleep

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Stanford University

    RECRUITING

    Stanford, California, 94305, United States

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