Brain zaps for the blues: new study tests Quick-Pulse therapy
NCT ID NCT05436379
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a type of brain stimulation called theta burst stimulation (TBS) to see if it could reduce depression symptoms. 21 adults with current depression received the treatment, and some also got positive affect training. The main goal was to measure changes in depression severity using a standard rating scale.
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The University of Pittsburgh, Department of Psychiatry
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States
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