Status:

COMPLETED

Mini Theta Burst TMS in MDD Patients

Lead Sponsor:

University of Pennsylvania

Conditions:

Major Depressive Disorder

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-60 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This is not a treatment study. In this study, the researchers are primarily interested in examining whether functional MRI (fMRI)-guided transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) may be more effective ...

Detailed Description

This study will involve a baseline Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), and TMS interleaved with functional MRI (fMRI) scans. After screening, eligible part...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • 18 to 60 years old, inclusive
  • Right-handed
  • Currently experiencing a major depressive episode (MDD)
  • Capacity to give informed consent and follow study procedures
  • Command of English language to understand/ respond to written and verbal instructions

Exclusion

  • MRI contraindications (i.e., metal in body, claustrophobia, etc.)
  • TMS contraindications (i.e., seizure disorder)
  • Diagnosis of exclusionary psychiatric disorder (i.e., schizophrenia, bipolar)
  • Current use of psychiatric medication and unable/ willing to safely withdraw
  • Refusal to abstain from alcohol or drugs for duration of study
  • Medication use that reduces seizure threshold
  • Medication that interferes with blood flow (i.e., opioids, antihypertensive)
  • Known neurological disorder or significant disability that interferes with study procedures
  • Woman who is pregnant or breastfeeding

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

July 14 2017

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

June 30 2021

Estimated Enrollment :

41 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04014959

Start Date

July 14 2017

End Date

June 30 2021

Last Update

April 2 2024

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University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19104