Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD)

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Conditions studied: Treatment Resistant Depression, Depressive Disorder, Treatment-Resistant, Depression, Bipolar

In brief

In this pilot study, we propose to test whether high frequency stimulation of the subcallosal cingulate (SCC) is a safe and efficacious antidepressant treatment in five TRD patients, to compare the effects of left-sided vs. right-sided stimulation, and to investigate potential mechanisms of action of this intervention. Importantly, this study will be used to assess the need for and assist in planning a larger, more definitive trial of SCC DBS for TRD.

Key facts

Study ID
NCT01898429
Run by
Paul Holtzheimer
People needed
5
Starts
2013-07-01
Expected to finish
2016-12-01
Last updated by the study team
2019-07-25

Who can join

Age: 22 and older, up to 70. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

Where it is running

Full record on ClinicalTrials.gov

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