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Brain Plasticity Mechanisms in Depression-Related Cognitive Symptoms

Mechanisms of Prefrontal Cortical Plasticity in Cognitive Impairment in Major Depressive Disorder: A Theta Burst Stimulation Study

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600117181
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-01-20
Start date
2026-02-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-01-27

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Depressive disorder

Interventions

Cognitive impairment group of depression:iTBS/cTBS
Non-cognitive impairment group of depression:iTBS/cTBS
Healthy control group:iTBS/cTBS

Sponsors

Shaoxing Seventh People’s Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Inclusion criteria for patients with major depressive disorder (MDD): meet the diagnostic criteria for depression defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5); either drug-naïve or having completed a 7- to 10-day wash-out period; Hamilton Depression Scale (HAMD) score >=17; age 18–65 years. 2.Inclusion criteria for healthy control subjects: never meet DSM-5 criteria for any psychiatric disorder, including depression; HAMD score <=7; age 18–65 years.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Exclusion criteria (apply to both groups): history of neurological disorders, traumatic brain injury, or cranial surgery;metallic implants within the skull;elevated intracranial pressure;cardiac metallic stents or wires;cardiac pacemaker;.in-the-ear hearing aids;family or personal history of epilepsy;.prior electroconvulsive therapy; pregnancy; current suicidal intent or severe psychotic symptoms requiring urgent pharmacological intervention; refusal to provide informed consent.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Relative concentration of oxygenated hemoglobin;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Motor-evoked potential (MEP) amplitude;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactMingqiao Song

Shaoxing Seventh People’s Hospital

songmingqiao@usx.edu.cn+86 575 8539 7119

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026