Status:
COMPLETED
Magnetic Brain Stimulation for the Treatment of Adult Depression
Lead Sponsor:
Medical University of South Carolina
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Conditions:
Depression
Eligibility:
All Genders
21-70 years
Phase:
PHASE2
PHASE3
Brief Summary
This study will evaluate the safety and effectiveness of magnetic brain stimulation for the treatment of major depression in depressed adults with moderate treatment resistance.
Detailed Description
Major depression is a type of depression that can interfere with the ability to work, study, sleep, eat, and enjoy once pleasurable activities. Because people often develop resistances to medications ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Diagnosis of major depression with a current episode
- Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression score higher than 20
- No response or intolerance to antidepressant medication in the current depressive episode
Exclusion
- Current use of antidepressants
- Diagnosis of psychosis or anxiety disorder
- Current substance abuse
- Seizures or history of head trauma
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 2005
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
May 1 2009
Estimated Enrollment :
190 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00149838
Start Date
February 1 2005
End Date
May 1 2009
Last Update
December 28 2018
Active Locations (4)
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1
Emory University
Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30329-5102
2
Columbia University
New York, New York, United States, 10032
3
Brain Stimulation Laboratory, Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29425
4
University of Washington
Seattle, Washington, United States, 98104-2499