Brain zaps for the blues: new depression therapy shows promise
NCT ID NCT05436379
First seen Jan 03, 2026 · Last updated Apr 29, 2026 · Updated 21 times
Summary
This study tested a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called theta burst stimulation (TBS) to see if it could reduce depression symptoms. 21 adults with current depression took part, and some also received training to boost positive emotions. 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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