Status:

TERMINATED

Modulating Repetitive Negative Thinking Related Brain Networks in Young Adults With Depression

Lead Sponsor:

Laureate Institute for Brain Research, Inc.

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS)

Conditions:

Depressive Disorder, Major

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-35 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

In this project, the investigators use real-time fMRI neurofeedback (rtfMRI-nf) to causally relate dysfunction of right anterior insula (rAI) and right superior temporal sulcus (rSTS) connectivity wit...

Detailed Description

Young adult mental health is crucial, as 1 in 10 young adults (ages 18-25) suffer from major depressive disorder (MDD), impacting long-term outcomes such as comorbid mental disorders, unemployment and...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Young adults ages 18-35
  • Participants who are able to give written informed consent prior to participation
  • Meeting DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for MDD who are currently depressed defined by the MINI
  • Participants who have RNT symptoms (Brooding subscale of Ruminative Response Scale: RRS-B ≥ 13)

Exclusion

  • Moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (\>30 min. loss of consciousness or \>24 hours posttraumatic amnesia) or other neurocognitive disorder with evidence of neurological deficits
  • Presence of co-morbid medical conditions not limited to but including cardiovascular (e.g., history of acute coronary event, stroke), pulmonary, endocrine, neurological diseases (e.g., Parkinson's disease), or gastrointestinal illness, as well as pain disorders
  • Current significant suicidal ideation or suicide attempt within the previous 12 months
  • Current psychosis
  • Schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder
  • Substance use disorder within the previous 12 months, except for mild alcohol, cannabis, or tobacco use disorder defined as less than 4 symptoms of the criteria for substance use disorder according to the MINI
  • Current diagnosis of post-traumatic disorder (PTSD) defined by the MINI
  • Severe claustrophobia
  • Bodily implants of unsafe paramagnetic materials such as pacemakers and aneurysm clips
  • Pregnancy
  • Current regular use of cardiovascular medications with a direct vasomotor effect, namely beta- or alpha-beta-blockers, clonidine, and antianginal agents.
  • Current use of more than three psychotropic medications
  • Evidence of recreational drug use from a urine test
  • Commencement of psychotropic medication for depression and/or anxiety less than a month before the study enrollment
  • Commencement of psychological therapy less than a month before the study enrollment
  • Participants who have a clinically significant or unstable cardiovascular, pulmonary, endocrine, neurological, gastrointestinal illness or unstable medical disorder will be excluded
  • Participants who, on arrival to the study, have a temperature greater than 100.4°F will not be allowed to initiate the study
  • The majority of the assessments proposed for this study have not been translated from English, thus, non-English speaking volunteers will be excluded

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 12 2024

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

April 4 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

54 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06219681

Start Date

January 12 2024

End Date

April 4 2025

Last Update

April 11 2025

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Laureate Institute for Brain Research

Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States, 74136