Frequency and E-field Enhancement of ITBS for Depression (FREED)
This study is completed. It focuses on depression and currently lists study information in Australia and the United States.
Key information made simple
What is this study testing?
This study is testing whether a therapy or guided support program may be useful for adults experiencing depression.
What would participation involve?
Participants may take part in a therapy or guided support program, complete questionnaires or follow-up assessments, attend study visits with the research team. The registry lists locations in Australia, United States.
Who is it mainly for?
This study appears to be mainly for adults with depression.
What should you check before joining?
Ask about how many sessions are required and who delivers them, whether there is a comparison group, how many visits or travel steps are needed, the exact eligibility criteria.
Your next step
The official record suggests in-person participation through a university, with sites including University of California, San Diego in La Jolla and Australian National University in Canberra. Participation appears to involve assessments along with scans or samples to help researchers understand patterns more clearly. The main fit is usually matching the main diagnosis and being able to understand the study and consent, while common reasons not to take part include major medical issues that could make participation unsuitable and pregnancy or breastfeeding. The official record does not list a formal phase, which usually means this is focused more on feasibility, delivery, or support than a standard numbered clinical-trial phase.
Questions to ask before joining
- What are the exact eligibility criteria, and what could exclude someone?
- How many visits, assessments, or follow-ups are expected, and over what period?
- What risks, side effects, practical burdens, or alternatives should be understood first?
- Who should be contacted to confirm locations, timing, compensation, and next steps?
Things to check before joining
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Estimated enrollment
- Not clearly listed
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
- Sponsor type
- University
- Study type
- Behavioral
- Intervention type
- Behavioral / psychological / psychosocial
- Study phase
- Not clearly listed
- Locations
- United States, Australia
- Age range
- From 18 Years to 80 Years
- Official registry ID
- NCT06003309
- Official title
- Frequency and E-field Enhancement of ITBS for Depression (FREED)
- Official source
- Official registry link
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For you
Taking part may help test a support approach in real life.
It requires regular visits and structured follow-up.
Requires travel, with in-person participation in Australia.
Not medical advice
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Questions about this study
What is this study trying to understand?
This study is exploring digital app or tool for people with depression. Participants may complete study visits, assessments, or follow-up activities defined by the research team. Direct benefit is not guaranteed. The detailed objective is not always clearly listed in the public registry; the study team can confirm.
What is a behavioral study?
This appears to be a behavioral / psychological / psychosocial study. Phase is mainly useful to check for medication studies and some device studies.
Who might this study be for?
This study may concern people with depression; age range: From 18 Years to 80 Years. The criteria appear fairly specific, but you should not assume you are eligible. The study team must confirm diagnosis, age, exclusions, available locations, and next steps.
What would I likely need to do?
You may take part in sessions or exercises related to habits, thoughts, emotions, or behaviors. The listed study locations suggest that at least part of participation may involve a physical site. Ask whether some steps can be done remotely.
Could this study affect my mood, habits, motivation, or stress?
Behavioral studies can involve habits, emotions, motivation, stress, sleep, or ways of thinking. Ask whether the intervention could affect your mood or stress, and who to contact if you feel worse. For any mental health study, also ask who to contact if you feel worse, whether participation may affect current treatment, whether you can stop, and who confirms eligibility.
Will I need to travel or attend in-person visits?
The listed study locations suggest that at least part of participation may involve a physical site. Ask which sites are open, how many visits are expected, whether any steps can be done remotely, and whether travel costs or compensation are listed.
Who is behind this study?
This study is sponsored by University of California, San Diego, which appears to be a university. If available, it can be useful to check the sponsor website, collaborators, investigator affiliation, and the official registry before deciding. HopeStage does not judge the quality of a sponsor or researcher, but helps you identify what to verify.
Can I still join this study?
The registry indicates that this study is completed. It may still be useful for understanding the research, but you are unlikely to be able to join.
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