MB-TBS: Mindfulness-Based Theta-Burst Stimulation: A Pilot Study Integrating Mindfulness Training Into Accelerated Neuromodulation Therapy for Depression

Date Added
January 8th, 2026
PRO Number
Pro00148491
Researcher
Clayton Olash

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Keywords
Depression
Summary

This study examines whether adding brief guided mindfulness exercises to accelerated Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) treatment can help people with depression feel better and maintain those improvements longer. Participants will already be receiving accelerated intermittent theta-burst stimulation (aiTBS) as part of their clinical care. During the breaks between TMS sessions, they will have the option to listen to short, app-based mindfulness practices using the commercially available and free Healthy Minds App. We will track whether this combined approach is practical, how easy participants find the meditations, and whether practicing mindfulness during treatment improves mood, well-being, or long-term recovery. The information gathered will help us design a larger study focused on improving the durability of TMS outcomes.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Clayton Olash
5023778275
olash@musc.edu



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