Currently rTMS for treating depression is delivered without knowing whether the TMS pulses are synchronized with the patient's brain rhythms. We will study healthy and depressed adults with TMS inside of the MRI scanner or outside of the MRI scanner using optics, and test whether it matters precisely timing the TMS pulses with EEG.
The purpose of this research is to evaluate whether the Relivion®DP device is safe and helpful in alleviating Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) symptoms. The research study includes up to 6 visits, each visit could be performed either at the clinic or remotely using digital means such as a video call or the use of another dedicated platform.In this research study the participant will randomly receive either an active device or a non-active (sham) device and the participant will be asked to preform daily treatments with the device for 8 weeks after which the participant will have the option to continue to an additional 8 week open-label extension with the active device.
We expect that the time commitment for taking part in this research will last up to 20 weeks (including the screening period).
The purpose of this research is to test out a new way of treating generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) with low intensity focused ultrasound pulsation (LIFUP). If the subject agree to participate in the research study, the participation will last approximately 10.5 hours over seven (7) days. The visits are as follows: 1- consent and MRI, 2- and 3- focused ultrasound will be delivered outside of the MRI environment, 4- MRI plus focused ultrasound, 5- assessments 1 week post focused ultrasound, and 6- one month follow-up assessments. Research studies are voluntary and include only people who agree to take part.
This is a research study to find out if a new form of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is as effective and safe as a current form. The new form of ECT is called Frontal (Ultrabrief Right Unilateral) ECT. If enrolled in this this study, participants will be randomly assigned (like flipping a coin) to receiving Frontal ECT or the current standard form of ECT called Temporal (Ultrabrief Right Unilateral) ECT.
Depression is a very common disorder that is most often chronic or recurrent in nature. Many subjects do not respond adequately to an initial antidepressant treatment trial. Subjects who do not respond adequately to multiple therapeutic interventions are considered to have treatment-resistant depression (TRD). Among the treatment options for subjects with TRD is Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) Therapy.This blinded, randomized, multicenter controlled study is intended to collect evidence that VNS Therapy as an adjunctive therapy improves health outcomes for patients with TRD.
We will study healthy adults with a brain stimulation tool (TMS) either inside or outside of the MRI scanner, and test with EEG whether it matters where we place the TMS coil on the head. The TMS induced changes in EEG have been proposed as a surrogate measure of brain connectedness, which changes greatly when we are conscious and when we are not.