Study on iTBS Regulating the Reward Circuit Function to Improve Anhedonia in Depression
NCT: NCT07813169 · RECRUITING
Brief Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the proposed intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS) protocol can effectively improve anhedonia symptoms in depressed patients. The stimulation targets in our protocol include (1) dual-target stimulation at the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) and orbitofrontal cortex (OFC). (2) single-target stimulation at the left DLPFC. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Whether iTBS of dual-target stimulation (left DLPFC and OFC) can improve the symptoms of anhedonia and better than single-target stimulation at the left DLPFC? * Whether iTBS of the dual targets of left DLPFC and OFC can improve the symptoms of anhedonia by correcting the abnormal functional connectivity of DLPFC-NAc and OFC-sgACC, regulating the functional abnormalities of NAc and sgACC, and indirectly repairing the overall dysfunction of the reward circuit. * Researchers will compare dual-target stimulation to single-target stimulation and sham dual-target stimulation (a dedicated sham coil is utilized which produces an identical audible click and physical sensation) to see if the proposed iTBS protocol works to treat anhedonia. Participants will: * Take 6 sessions of dual-target iTBS or single-target iTBS every day, for 5 consecutive days. * Visit our hospital at 1 week, 4 weeks, and 8weeks after the iTBS treatment completion, for clinical evaluation and brain image examination.
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What is Study on iTBS Regulating the Reward Circuit Function to Improve Anhedonia in Depression?
Study on iTBS Regulating the Reward Circuit Function to Improve Anhedonia in Depression is a clinical trial registered under NCT07813169. Current status: RECRUITING.
What is the status of NCT07813169?
The current status of NCT07813169 (Study on iTBS Regulating the Reward Circuit Function to Improve Anhedonia in Depression) is: RECRUITING.
When did Study on iTBS Regulating the Reward Circuit Function to Improve Anhedonia in Depression start?
Study on iTBS Regulating the Reward Circuit Function to Improve Anhedonia in Depression started on 2026-05-19.
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