Brain zaps battle blues: which TMS works best?
NCT ID NCT07181226
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested two forms of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) in 108 adults with major depression. Participants received either high-frequency or theta-burst TMS over two weeks. Researchers measured depression and anxiety before, after, and six weeks later to see which method worked better.
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 choose the best TMS method for treating depression and anxiety.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 108 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and TMS can cause scalp discomfort or headache.
This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for MAJOR DEPRESSION are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
-
Krajská zdravotní, a.s. - Nemocnice Most, o.z.
Most, Ústí nad Labem Region, 434 64, Czechia
More trials for these conditions
Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.
- Brain wave clues: could inflammation markers forecast ECT outcomes?
- Brain scans may guide psychedelics and magnetic pulses to quell suicidal thoughts
- A headset for depression in pregnancy — science tests a Drug-Free option
- Can a common supplement lift depression and sharpen memory in seniors?
- Can pulling an all-nighter reveal how depression hijacks sleep and mood?
- Could a probiotic boost antidepressants? new trial tests Gut-Brain mood link