If you are eligible and choose to participate, we'll ask you to come in for 2 separate testing visits and 8 weeks of treatment in between.
In both the pre-treatment and post-treatment testing visit, you would complete game-like tasks on the computer, undergo a non-invasive MRI brain scan, and answer some questions about your emotional health. The entire visit takes place during 1-2 days at Stanford and lasts about 4-5 hours. We'll also ask you to complete a follow-up 12 weeks later, from home, during which we'll again ask you some questions on your emotional health.
The 8-week treatment phase will consist of your choice of either TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation) or Pramipexole (a medication for depression). You will meet with study coordinators and MDs each week (Pramipexole) or each day (TMS) to receive treatment. You will also be asked to complete weekly online surveys to monitor your mood during the 2-month course of treatment.
To inquire more about participation, you can either sign up online or contact us.
Sign up online: http://med.stanford.edu/williamslab/research/current/rad.html Contact us: Call or text (650) 600-1609 or email [email protected]
