Clinical Trial

Accelerated iTBS for Major Depression

Study acronym: AIM-D
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Summary
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a common and disabling psychiatric condition, and many patients do not achieve adequate response to standard antidepressant treatments. Accelerated intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS) is a promising neuromodulation approach that may provide rapid antidepressant effects. This prospective interventional study aims to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of accelerated bilateral dorsomedial prefrontal cortex iTBS in patients with MDD and to investigate treatment-related changes in neurobiological biomarkers, including cortisol, ACTH, BDNF, IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α, and CRP. Associations between biomarker changes and treatment response will also be examined.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07603804
Lead Sponsor Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Conditions Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Treatment Resistant Depression (TRD)
Enrollment 35 participants
Start Date 2026-03-08
Primary Completion 2026-12 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-12-31 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-05-22