Understanding how Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation helps treat depression in Veterans
Modeling the Treatment Response of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Depression
This study is looking at how well Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) can help Veterans with Major Depressive Disorder who haven't found relief from regular medications, aiming to find the best ways to make this treatment work better for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Providence VA Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11043390 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the effectiveness of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) as a treatment for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) in Veterans, particularly those who do not respond to traditional medications. TMS is a noninvasive therapy that uses magnetic fields to stimulate specific brain regions, aiming to improve mood and alleviate depressive symptoms. The study focuses on understanding the variability in how different patients respond to TMS, with the goal of optimizing treatment protocols and increasing the success rate of this therapy for Veterans. By analyzing clinical data, the research seeks to enhance the delivery of TMS and integrate it with measurement-based care approaches.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Veterans diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder who have not found relief from conventional medication treatments.
Not a fit: Patients with mild depression or those who have not been diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective and personalized TMS treatments for Veterans suffering from depression, improving their quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results for TMS in treating depression, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Providence, United States
- Providence VA Medical Center — Providence, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Berlow, Yosef Alfred — Providence VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Berlow, Yosef Alfred
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.