New study tests faster brain zaps for stubborn depression
NCT ID NCT07264452
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two accelerated forms of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for people with treatment-resistant depression. 60 participants will receive either intermittent or continuous theta burst stimulation over two weeks, with a 12-week follow-up. The goal is to see which type better reduces depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) using a figure-eight coil
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could identify a more effective TMS protocol for people with depression that hasn't responded to medication.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 60 participants. The results may not apply to everyone, and the benefits might not last beyond the 12-week follow-up.
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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
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Ataturk University
RECRUITINGErzurum, 25240, Turkey (Türkiye)
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