Can a gentler brain stimulation replace ECT for tough depression?
NCT ID NCT06682299
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether people with treatment-resistant depression who got better with electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) could switch to a less intense treatment called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to stay well. TMS is done in a clinic without anesthesia and has fewer memory side effects. Only one person took part before the study ended early, so we don't have clear results yet.
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University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, 40509, United States
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