Tests a van-mounted magnetic brain stimulation for hard-to-treat depression
Tests magnetic brain stimulation from a van in adults with depression not helped by treatment.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Establishing Mobile Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
Key facts
- Where
- Charleston, United StatesSee the site
- Phase
- Phase 4
Could this be for you?
Answer for yourself. This is not a decision: only the study team can say whether you can take part.
- Are you between 22 and 80 years old?
Source: NCT06748209, who can take part
Where in United States
- Medical Univerity of South CarolinaCharleston, United StatesTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Medical University of South Carolina
- Trial code
- NCT06748209
- Record updated
- 6 May 2026
- Original description
In this pilot study, investigators propose to design and create a portable TMS unit, in a van, and then test out delivering TMS in three different locations in South Carolina, all affiliated with MUSC and within 2-hours driving from Charleston, SC. This study would test out this new delivery mode, and provide valuable feasibility, safety, and efficacy lessons for later refinement and potential widespread adoption of mobile TMS as a treatment option, both in our state and across the US.Read full original descriptionShow less
Portable Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) in a Van for Treatment-Resistant Depression
In this pilot study, investigators propose to design and create a portable TMS unit, in a van, and then test out delivering TMS in three different locations in South Carolina, all affiliated with MUSC and within 2-hours driving from Charleston, SC. This study would test out this new delivery mode, and provide valuable feasibility, safety, and efficacy lessons for later refinement and potential widespread adoption of mobile TMS as a treatment option, both in our state and across the US.
Inclusion: Adult (22-80 years old); Have treatment-resistant depression as defined by the e-Mini, and the antidepressant treatment history form (ATHF short); Be able to read and communicate in English; Able to provide their own consent; Access to a computer with videoconferencing ability for initial consent and telescreen.
Exclusion: Patients with unstable medical conditions that might make TMS unsafe. This includes current poorly controlled seizures; Ferromagnetic metal in the head; Pregnant; Currently active substance abuse except tobacco.