Status:

RECRUITING

Targeting Large-scale Networks in Depression With Real-time Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) Neurofeedback

Lead Sponsor:

University of Michigan

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Conditions:

Major Depressive Disorder

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-55 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to develop a technique called real time fMRI neurofeedback. This technique uses a regular MRI scanner, except that special software allows the researchers to measure acti...

Detailed Description

Part 3/Phase 3 study hypothesis are: * Rest Focus Task (RFT) will activate brain networks at the individual subject level to provide a viable signal for Neurofeedback (NF) * At the group level, RFT i...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Meets The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders five (DSM5) criteria for Major Depressive Disorder, single or recurrent, active or in partial remission
  • Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ9) greater or equal (≥)6, and approximately (\~) 50% with PHQ9≥10
  • If participants are taking antidepressant medications, on stable dosage for 4 weeks
  • No history of active substance use disorder in the past 6 months
  • Absence of suicidal thoughts with plans or intentions, as assessed by Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)
  • If a woman of child-bearing age, not pregnant or trying to become pregnant
  • Ability to tolerate small, enclosed spaces without anxiety
  • No metals, implants or metallic substances within or on the body that might cause adverse effects to the subject in a strong magnetic field, or interfere with image acquisition, e. g. aneurysm clips, retained particles (for example metal workers with exposures, protocol has more details), etc.
  • Size compatible with scanner gantry (per protocol)
  • Ability and willingness to give informed consent to participate.

Exclusion

  • Size not compatible with scanner
  • Not meeting diagnostic criteria for bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, other psychosis, obsessive-compulsive disorder, active eating disorder or Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  • No history of serious neurological illness (including, but not limited to, seizures/epilepsy) or current medical condition that could compromise brain function, such as liver failure
  • No history of closed head injury, e. g. loss of consciousness \> \~5 min, hospitalization, neurological sequela

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

March 18 2024

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

September 1 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

70 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06050070

Start Date

March 18 2024

End Date

September 1 2026

Last Update

October 6 2025

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University of Michigan

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States, 48109