New brain zapping schedule shows promise for stubborn bipolar depression
NCT ID NCT03953417
First seen Feb 04, 2026 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 16 times
Summary
This small pilot study tested an accelerated version of theta-burst stimulation, a type of magnetic brain stimulation, in 7 adults with bipolar depression that hadn't improved with other treatments. All participants received the active treatment (no placebo). The main goal was to see if depression scores improved. This early research aims to find faster ways to help people with treatment-resistant bipolar depression.
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Stanford University
Palo Alto, California, 94305, United States
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