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Brain Stimulation for Depression
Study Summary
This trial will study how depression affects the ability to make decisions, by looking at how different regions of the brain impact difficult choices. TMS will be used on participants to study this.
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- I am currently taking medication that could increase my risk of seizures or affect rTMS treatment.I am not pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant.I have used medications that affect dopamine levels, like stimulants.I have taken medication for mental health within the last six weeks.I have never had a psychiatric illness nor taken psychotropic medications.I do not have any serious or unstable illnesses affecting my heart, liver, kidneys, lungs, hormones, nervous system, or blood.I have had a head injury that caused me to lose consciousness for more than a short time.I have a condition that could worsen or prevent me from walking or running.I haven't taken any mental health medications for the required time.I don't have epilepsy, metal in my head/neck, brain devices, or a pacemaker.I cannot fit comfortably in a standard medical scanner.My depression score is 11 or higher on the BDI-II.I have been diagnosed with a schizophrenia spectrum disorder.I don't have conditions that stop me from walking or running.I have never had a psychiatric illness nor taken psychotropic medications.My depression score is 11 or higher on the BDI-II.I have been diagnosed with delusional disorder.
- Group 1: Participants with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
- Group 2: Healthy Control
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
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Does this research study permit young adults below the age of 30 to participate?
"This experiment seeks individuals who are within the age range of 18 to 65."
Are there any recruitment openings for this research endeavor?
"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov has confirmed that this clinical trial, first posted on November 11th 2019, is currently recruiting patients with a target of 200 participants across one site."
How large is the participant pool of this experiment?
"Indeed, the current information posted on clinicaltrials.gov reveals that this experiment is actively seeking enrolment from participants. This trial first appeared online in November 2019 and has been updated as recently as September 2022; it seeks to recruit 200 volunteers from a single medical site."
Could I be a participant in this research endeavor?
"To be considered for this research venture, individuals must have a diagnosis of depression and fall within the 18-65 age range. The team is looking to accept approximately 200 people into their study."
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