Brain zaps for the blues: new study tests Quick-Pulse therapy

NCT ID NCT05436379

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท 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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Depression depressive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The University of Pittsburgh, Department of Psychiatry

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States