Then choose your country and confirm availability with each study site.
In plain English
Key information made simple
What is this study testing?
This study is testing whether brain stimulation may be useful for adults experiencing depression.
What would participation involve?
Participants may take part in brain stimulation, attend study visits with the research team. The registry lists locations in Canada and in the 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
Check the study details
Check the official source, then confirm these points with the research team.
The overall study status can differ from each site's status. Open a country to see its locations and their registry status.
Canada · 1 site
Center for Addiction and Mental Health (University of Toronto)
Toronto, Ontario
Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
United States · 9 sites
UC San Francisco
San Francisco, California
Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland
Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
McLean Hospital
Belmont, Massachusetts
Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts
Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
New York, New York
Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, Ohio
Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
UTHealth Houston
Houston, Texas
Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah
Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
In practice
For you
Participation may contribute to research. Personal benefit is not guaranteed.
Ask the research team to explain the activities, time commitment, and follow-up involved.
Study sites are listed. Confirm the relevant site and any travel before making plans.
Important
Not medical advice
Information from public sources.
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FAQ
Questions about this study
What is this study trying to understand?
This study is exploring brain stimulation 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.
Does this study involve a medication?
This appears to be a medication / drug study involving Subanesthetic dose intravenous ketamine (KET), Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Phase 4 studies usually happen after treatment approval, to monitor real-world use.
Who might this study be for?
This study may concern people with depression; age range: From 18 Years to 90 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 need to take a study treatment and have regular medical follow-up. The listed study locations suggest that at least part of participation may involve a physical site. Ask whether some steps can be done remotely.
What side effects, interactions, or treatment changes should I check?
If the study involves a medication, ask whether it is already approved, experimental, or being tested for a new use. Check possible side effects, interactions with current treatment, dose changes, monitoring, and what happens 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 Brigham and Women's Hospital, which appears to be a hospital or academic medical center. 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 public registry lists enrollment by invitation. This is not open recruitment; contact the research team to understand who may be invited.
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