Accelerated iTBS for PTSD and Depression (NCT07682207)
Accelerated Intermittent Theta Burst Stimulation for Depression in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Single-Arm, Open-Label Feasibility Study
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The goal of this pilot clinical trial is to learn if a faster brain stimulation schedule is practical, safe, tolerable, and acceptable. This study looks at accelerated intermittent theta burst stimulation, or accelerated iTBS. This is a non-invasive type of magnetic brain stimulation. This study is for adults with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and major depressive disorder (MDD). The main questions this study aims to answer are: 1. Can participants complete six short brain stimulation sessions per day for five days? 2. Is this treatment schedule safe and tolerable for participants? 3. What changes occur in depression symptoms, PTSD symptoms, anxiety, quality of life, and brain activity over time? Participants will: 1. Complete health screening and baseline assessments. 2. Receive six short sessions of magnetic brain stimulation per day for five days. 3. Have their brain activity measured using an EEG recording. 4. Return for a post-treatment assessment at Week 2 and follow-up visits at Week 5 and Week 12.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: St. Joseph's Health Care London, Parkwood Institute Mental Health Care Building — London, Ontario
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- St. Joseph's Health Care London, Parkwood Institute Mental Health Care Building — London, Ontario
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (519) 685-8500
Email: radhika.kelkar@lhsc.on.ca
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.