Vulnerability Markers for Depression

CompletedOBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment

166

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

October 8, 2023

Primary Completion Date

December 18, 2024

Study Completion Date

April 1, 2025

Conditions
Major Depressive Disorder RemissionMajor Depressive DisorderHealthy
Interventions
DEVICE

Theta-burst stimulation

TBS comprises 3-pulse 50-Hz bursts, applied every 200 ms (at 5 Hz). iTBS consists of 2-second trains with an inter-train interval of 8 seconds. The investigators will repeat the trains (30 pulses; 10 bursts) 20 times to reach a total number of 600 pulses (3x10x20). Concurrent iTBS/fNIRS stimulation will be applied over the left DLPFC at an intensity of 90% resting motor threshold (RMT). This corresponds to \~110% of the active motor threshold. Stimulation at 90% RMT will also ensure compliance, reduce sensory discomfort and minimize dropout rates. Still, scalp discomfort will be recorded directly after the stimulation. The stimulation site over the DLPFC will be determined using the international 10-20 system and correspond to the F3 label.

Trial Locations (1)

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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong

All Listed Sponsors
lead

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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