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NCT07264452
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Comparison of the Efficacy of Accelerated Intermittent Theta Burst Stimulation and Accelerated Continuous Theta Burst Stimulation in Patients With Treatment-Resistant Depression

Sponsor: Ataturk University

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Summary

In recent years, research on the effectiveness of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) in patients with treatment-resistant depression (RTD) has been steadily increasing. The aim of this study was to examine the effectiveness of accelerated unilateral application of two different forms of theta burst stimulation (TBU), a variation of repetitive TMU (rTMS)-intermittent TBU (iTBU) and continuous TBU (cTBU)-in TDD patients. The study aimed to compare the advantages of iTBU and cTBU protocols on depression, suicidal thoughts, anxiety levels, sleep disturbances, cognitive performance, and overall functioning following a two-week intensive treatment period and a 12-week follow-up period.

Key Details

Gender

All

Age Range

18 Years - 65 Years

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Enrollment

60

Start Date

2025-11-15

Completion Date

2027-01-15

Last Updated

2025-12-04

Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Interventions

DEVICE

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation with figure-eight coil

A total of 50 sessions will be administered to at least 30 patients, five sessions per day, five days a week for two weeks. There will be at least a 30-minute rest period between each session. One session for Group A involves a 5 Hz frequency intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS) protocol applied to the left DLPFC at 90-110% motor threshold.

DEVICE

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation with figure-eight coil

The other patient group (Group B), consisting of at least 30 individuals, will receive 5 sessions per day, 5 days a week, for 2 weeks, for a total of 50 sessions. There will be at least a 30-minute rest period between each session. Group B will receive a 5 Hz, continuous theta burst stimulation (cTBS) protocol to the right DLPFC at 80% motor threshold.

Locations (1)

Ataturk University

Erzurum, Turkey (Türkiye)