Status:

ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Slow Wave Induction by Propofol to Eliminate Depression (SWIPED) I

Lead Sponsor:

Washington University School of Medicine

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Conditions:

Treatment-resistant Depression

Eligibility:

All Genders

60+ years

Phase:

PHASE1

Brief Summary

Our hypothesis is that targeted propofol infusion in treatment-resistant depressed patients will induce slow wave activity during sedation and augment subsequent sleep slow wave activity. We will recr...

Detailed Description

Treatment-resistant depression (TRD) in older adults is a leading cause of disability, excess mortality from suicide, and dementia. Cognitive problems and sleep disturbances are common, contributing t...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Provision of signed and dated informed consent form
  • Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study
  • Age 60 or greater
  • English speaking (as an interpreter will not be readily available should a participant need to convey any safety concerns during the propofol infusion sessions or require guidance on conducting at-home sleep recordings)
  • Treatment-resistant Depression (non-responsive to at least two adequate trials of oral antidepressants for current episode).

Exclusion

  • Presence of symptomatic coronary artery disease
  • Presence of marked congestive heart failure/cardiomyopathy (NYHA \> Class III, LVEF \<40%, greater than mild RV systolic dysfunction)
  • Prior reaction to propofol
  • Resting heart rate \< 50 bpm
  • Treatment with Electroconvulsive therapy/Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation/vagal nerve stimulation within 6 weeks
  • Body mass index \> 35
  • C-SSRS of 4 or greater (active suicidal ideation with some intent and with/without a specific plan)
  • MoCA score \< 23 (at least mild dementia)
  • Non-prescribed used of amphetamines, opioids, marijuana, cocaine, or phencyclidine
  • Intake of \> 14 beers/week (or equivalent)
  • Anesthetic exposure in the past 4 weeks
  • Concurrent use of benzodiazepines \> 2 mg/day lorazepam or equivalent, trazodone \> 50 mg/day, or gabapentin \> 600 mg/day.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 14 2021

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

July 1 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

15 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04680910

Start Date

January 14 2021

End Date

July 1 2025

Last Update

December 2 2024

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Washington University School of Medicine/Barnes-Jewish Hospital

St Louis, Missouri, United States, 63110