Status:
RECRUITING
Maintenance rTMS for Depression (Maitr-De)
Lead Sponsor:
University of California, San Diego
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Conditions:
Major Depressive Disorder
Treatment Resistant Depression
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-80 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) has emerged as a promising intervention for treatment-resistant depression (TRD), yet substantial uncertainties persist regarding its efficacy as a ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 1\. They met criteria for a DSM-5 diagnosis of a Major Depressive Episode (MDE) during the index episode of depression for which they have received an acute rTMS treatment course.
- 2\. Meet criteria for either response or remission from their initial depressive illness. The MINI assessment timeline will be adjusted to allow scoring of illness symptoms prior to rTMS response. Response to acute course of treatment is defined as either a MADRS score of \<7, or a MADRS score of 7-19, plus evidence of having met response criteria on either the MADRS or another structured depression rating scale. The response is defined as a \>50% reduction in the total score from the start to the end of treatment.
- 3\. Their initial rTMS treatment course must have consisted of at least 15 rTMS treatment sessions.
- 4\. People between the ages of 18 and 80 at the time of screening. A written statement from the referring physician will be required to confirm that the participant demonstrates the capacity to consent.
- 5\. Able to read, understand, and provide written, dated informed consent prior to screening. Proficiency in English sufficient to complete questionnaires / follow instructions during TMS-EEG assessments and iTBS interventions. Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures, including availability for the duration of the study, and to communicate with study personnel about adverse events and other clinically important information.
- 6\. In good general health, as evidenced by medical history. 7. Agreement to adhere to Lifestyle Considerations throughout study duration. 8. If a person of child-bearing potential is: must take a pregnancy test at the screening visit, with results confirmed as negative by study staff
Exclusion
- 1\. Pregnancy 2. History of or current psychotic disorder or depression with psychotic features 3. Severe borderline personality disorder based on clinical assessment. 4. Diagnosis of Intellectual Disability or Autism Spectrum Disorder 5. Current moderate or severe substance use disorder or demonstrating signs of acute substance withdrawal 6. Clinically significant suicidal ideation with plan 7. Any history of ECT (greater than 8 sessions) without a clinical meaningful response in the current episode.
- 8\. Recent (during the current depressive episode) or concurrent use of rapid-acting antidepressant agent (i.e., ketamine or a course of ECT) in the last 30 days 9. History of significant neurologic disease, including dementia, Parkinson's or Huntington's disease, brain tumor, seizure disorder, subdural hematoma, multiple sclerosis, or history of significant head trauma 10. Untreated or insufficiently treated endocrine disorder. 11. Contraindications to receiving rTMS (e.g., metal in head, history of seizure, known brain lesion) 12. Treatment with an investigational drug or other intervention within the study period 13. Unstable symptoms between screening and baseline as defined by a ≥ 30% change in MADRS score.
- 14\. Require a benzodiazepine with a dose \> lorazepam 2 mg/day or equivalent or any anticonvulsant (with the exception of Gabapentin).
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
March 31 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
75 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06938841
Start Date
April 1 2025
End Date
March 31 2026
Last Update
April 22 2025
Active Locations (3)
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1
University of California, San Diego
San Diego, California, United States, 92127
2
Weill Cornell Medicine
New York, New York, United States, 10065
3
Australian National University
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia, 2601