Brain zaps for athletes: new TMS study targets depression and concussion
NCT ID NCT07507214
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 19, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests a brain stimulation treatment called TMS to help female athletes with both depression and concussion symptoms. About 35 women aged 18-65 who have had a concussion and have moderate to severe depression will receive the treatment. The goal is to see if TMS can improve mood and reduce concussion-related issues like sleep problems and poor athletic performance.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Phase 2/3
Runs two stages together: whether the treatment works, then large-scale confirmation.
- Participants
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About 35 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Sep 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Female athletes, both recreational and professional * ages 18-65 years old * Concussion as determined by clinical history (at least 72 hours post-diagnosis) and Post-Concussion Symptom Scale (PCSS) score above 7 OR more than 4 total symptoms present * Depression as determined by Patient Health Questionnaire - (PHQ-9) score of 10 or greater indicating moderate depression or greater * Treatment-resistant depression as determined by previously taken or currently taking an oral antidepressant for at least 6 weeks Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant or breast-feeding individuals * History of seizures or epilepsy * Implanted devices (such as cochlear implants, brain stimulators, aneurysm clips or stents) * Participants undergoing treatment with ototoxic medications (aminoglycosides, cisplatin) * History of bipolar disorder * Pacemakers or implanted defibrillators * Allergy or other contraindications to d-cycloserine * Other contraindications as determined by PI * Unable to provide informed consent due to language or other barriers * Incarceration * Biological male gender
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Locations
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UF World Equestrian Center
Ocala, Florida, 34482, United States
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