Question 1

What are the potential benefits and risks of MST compared to ECT?

Accepted Answer

This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the Magnetic Seizure Therapy in Bipolar Depression (MST-BpD) and Treatment Resistant Depression (MST-TRD) clinical trial (NCT04080778). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

Question 2

How will my eligibility for this trial be determined?

Accepted Answer

This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the Magnetic Seizure Therapy in Bipolar Depression (MST-BpD) and Treatment Resistant Depression (MST-TRD) clinical trial (NCT04080778). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

Question 3

What kind of monitoring will I receive during the treatment sessions?

Accepted Answer

This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the Magnetic Seizure Therapy in Bipolar Depression (MST-BpD) and Treatment Resistant Depression (MST-TRD) clinical trial (NCT04080778). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

Question 4

Are there any specific side effects I should be aware of for either treatment?

Accepted Answer

This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the Magnetic Seizure Therapy in Bipolar Depression (MST-BpD) and Treatment Resistant Depression (MST-TRD) clinical trial (NCT04080778). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

Question 5

How will this trial fit into my overall treatment plan?

Accepted Answer

This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the Magnetic Seizure Therapy in Bipolar Depression (MST-BpD) and Treatment Resistant Depression (MST-TRD) clinical trial (NCT04080778). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

Question 6

What happens if I experience worsening symptoms during the trial?

Accepted Answer

This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the Magnetic Seizure Therapy in Bipolar Depression (MST-BpD) and Treatment Resistant Depression (MST-TRD) clinical trial (NCT04080778). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

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