Stanford zaps brains during sleep to fight depression
NCT ID NCT06824415
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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Stanford University
RECRUITINGStanford, California, 94305, United States
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