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Table 1 Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria

From: Identifying response and predictive biomarkers for Transcranial magnetic stimulation outcomes: protocol and rationale for a mechanistic study of functional neuroimaging and behavioral biomarkers in veterans with Pharmacoresistant depression

Inclusion Criteria

Ages 18 years and older

Meets DSM-5 criteria for MDD (as documented by the TMS physician)

Meet study criteria for pharmacoresistance in accordance with the Clinical TMS Program (i.e. failed at least one antidepressant in the current episode)

Ability to obtain a motor threshold (MT) prior to the start of treatment

Stable medical conditions and ability to maintain stability on current medication regimen for the duration of treatment

Ability to participate in a daily treatment regimen

Able to read, verbalize understanding, and voluntarily sign the Informed Consent Form prior to participating in any study-specific procedures or assessments

Exclusion Criteria

History of seizure disorder

Structural or neurologic abnormalities present or in close proximity to the treatment site

History of brain surgery

Pacemaker or medical infusion device (unless MRI compatible)

History of traumatic brain injury within 60 days of the start of treatment

Severe or uncontrolled alcohol or substance use disorders

Active withdrawal from alcohol or substances

Implanted device in the head

Metal in the head

Severe impediment to vision, hearing and/or hand movement, likely to interfere with ability to complete the assessments, or unable and/or unlikely to follow the study protocols

Lifetime history of bipolar I disorder

Inability to speak, read or understand English

Plans to move out of the area during the study period

Clinician and/or Investigator discretion for clinical safety or protocol adherence

  1. All veterans referred to the TMS Clinic are evaluated by a physician familiar with neuromodulation techniques who determines their eligibility for treatment. Veterans deemed suitable for TMS treatment are then screened by a research coordinator to determine their study eligibility based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria above