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Intermittent Theta Burst Stimulation (iTBS) for Emotion Regulation in Bipolarity

This study is recruiting. It focuses on bipolarity and currently lists participation information in the United States.

BipolarityDeviceFrom 24 Years to 65 Years
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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 bipolarity.

What would participation involve?

Participants may take part in brain stimulation, complete questionnaires or follow-up assessments, attend study visits with the research team. The protocol may also involve randomization, placebo, or a comparison group. The registry lists locations in United States.

Who is it mainly for?

This study appears to be mainly for adults with bipolarity.

What should you check before joining?

Ask about how many sessions are required and who delivers them, whether there is placebo, randomization, or a comparison group, how many visits or travel steps are needed, the exact eligibility criteria.

What to expect

Your next step

The official record suggests in-person participation through a university, with sites including Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging in Charlestown and University of Pennsylvania, Center for Neuromodulation in Depression and Stress in Philadelphia. Participation appears to involve questionnaires, interviews, or regular check-ins about day-to-day experience. 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 safety concerns that need urgent care first and active substance or alcohol problems that could affect the results. The official record does not list a formal phase, which usually means this is focused more on feasibility, delivery, or support than a standard drug-development stage.

Before joining

Questions to ask before joining

Study clarity

Things to check before joining

Study start dateStarted: September 20, 2024
Recruitment status
Recruiting
Estimated enrollment
Not clearly listed
Sponsor
Massachusetts General Hospital
Sponsor type
Hospital / academic medical center
Study type
Device
Intervention type
DEVICE
Study phase
Not clearly listed
Locations
United States
Age range
From 24 Years to 65 Years
Official registry ID
NCT06274567
Official title
Targeting Emotion Regulation in Bipolar Disorder With Intermittent Theta Burst Stimulation: A Mechanistic Study
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Official registry link

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In practice

For you

Taking part may give access to a new approach being evaluated.

It requires regular follow-up, often through questionnaires or interviews.

Requires travel, with in-person participation in United States.

Important

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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 bipolarity. 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 device, app, or technology?

This appears to be a device / app / digital / technology study involving Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), Sham (placebo) TMS. The phase is not clearly listed in the public registry. Phase is mostly relevant for medication studies and some device studies. For this study, it may be more useful to look at what is required, the duration, visits, and eligibility criteria.

Do I need to want to stop or reduce tobacco use to participate?

The public registry appears to mention tobacco, nicotine, alcohol, cannabis, or another addiction-related topic. Ask the study team whether you need to want to stop, reduce, already be abstinent, or simply meet use-related criteria. Eligibility must be confirmed by the study team.

What would I likely need to do?

You may need to use a device, app, or digital tool for a defined period. 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 should I check about data, monitoring, alerts, and daily use?

If the study uses a device, app, or digital tool, check what data is collected, who can access it, how often you need to use it, and what happens if the tool detects a concerning signal. 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 Massachusetts General Hospital, which appears to be a hospital or academic medical center. The listed contact or investigator is Massachusetts General Hospital, affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital. Sponsor website: https://www.massgeneralbrigham.org. 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 currently recruiting. This does not mean you are eligible: the study team must confirm the criteria, available locations, and next steps.

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