Opened 11 days ago
Study Aim Description
The youth repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) project is recruiting adolescent and young adults with depression and/or anxiety. The aim is to provide more access the brain stimulation treatments for depression in this population. We would also like to gain a better understanding of the changes that are occurring in the young brain following rTMS and would therefore also ask you to sit for a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan.
You will require a GP or Psychiatric referral to get rTMS at the Perron Institute and/or one of our partner TMS service provider sites (Modalis and/or Pioneer Health Albany).
What You Will Do
- Consent to receive rTMS treatment for depression at no cost to you
- Attend 2x MRI brain scans (one before rTMS and one after)
Study Eligibility
- 15-25 years of age
- Have a diagnosis of depression and/or anxiety
- Have been prescribed medication by your GP or psychiatrists for treatment of depression and/or anxiety
- Have not responded to or achieve satisfactory improvement in symptoms of depression and/or anxiety
- Able to give informed consent to attend one of the focus group session
Principal Investigator: Professor Jennifer Rodger, Dr Aleksandra Miljevic
Enquiries Email: tms@perron.uwa.edu.au