Long COVID Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- You are between 18 and 65 years old
- You have signed a consent form agreeing to take part
- You have proof of a past COVID-19 infection through either a PCR test or a blood antibody test
- You have tested negative for COVID-19 (by PCR test) at the time of joining the study
- You have been experiencing mood or depressive symptoms (scoring 15 or more on a specific depression rating scale) for more than 12 weeks since your COVID-19 infection
- You had no history of psychiatric (mental health) conditions before your COVID-19 infection
- You do not have any major ongoing physical health conditions or substance use disorders
Who may not be able to join:
- You have a cochlear implant, metal devices near the head, or a history of stroke, head injury, or seizures/epilepsy, as these may make the brain stimulation treatment unsafe
- A brain activity test (EEG) shows patterns that suggest a risk of seizures
- You have previously had the type of brain stimulation treatment (rTMS) used in this study
- You have had a severe allergic or adverse reaction to rTMS treatment before
- You are currently pregnant or breastfeeding
- You plan to become pregnant during the study
- You had any mental health conditions before your COVID-19 infection
- You have serious physical health conditions such as kidney failure, liver problems, heart failure, or cardiovascular disease
- You have taken antidepressants recently and have not stopped taking them for at least 3 weeks before starting the study
- You are currently taking antidepressants, antipsychotics, or any medications that lower the seizure threshold during the study
- You are known or suspected to have issues with following the study rules, or have problems with drug or alcohol use
- You are unable to follow the study procedures, for example due to language barriers
- You have taken part in another clinical trial involving an experimental treatment in the last 30 days or are currently doing so
- You are the investigator running the trial, or a family member, employee, or dependent of the investigator
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 28 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.