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Study identifier: NCT06528938 Synced from ClinicalTrials.gov · July 28, 2026
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Comparing the Efficacy of Accelerated vs. Standard fMRI-guided iTBS in Treating Adolescents Depression

Condition: Depression · Depressive Disorder, Major  ·  Sponsor: The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre

PhaseNA
Planned participants10
Who can joinAll sexes, 16 Years to 19 Years
Healthy volunteersNo

About this study

Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is a Health Canada approved treatment for major depression. Theta burst stimulation (TBS), a type of rTMS, is a very promising new treatment for major depression in adults and adolescents. However, very few studies have assessed the efficacy of accelerated, three times a day TBS in comparison with standard once a day TBS in adolescents. The study aims to explore further evidence in hopes to conduct a large-scale, randomized, multisite, placebo-controlled clinical trial evaluating the effects of a functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)-guided accelerated rTMS protocol vs. standard once/daily rTMS for treatment-resistant depression in adolescents.

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Talk to the study team

Stacey Shim, MSc  ·  613-722-6521  ·  stacey.shim@theroyal.ca

Maya El-Outa, BSc  ·  613-722-6521  ·  Maya.El-Outa@theroyal.ca

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Locations (1)

The Royal's Institute of Mental Health ResearchOttawa, Ontario, CanadaRecruiting

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