Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation vs Theta Burst Stimulation in Major Depressive Disorder
Status unconfirmed · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Major Depressive Disorder
In brief
The purpose of this study is to investigate the differences in efficacy between transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS) treatment in subjects suffering from major depressive disorder.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT04497350
- Run by
- Neurological Associates of West Los Angeles
- People needed
- 30
- Starts
- 2020-01-06
- Expected to finish
- 2024-12-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2022-09-28
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 70. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder
- Score greater than 13 on the Beck Depression Inventory
- Failure to remit with 3 antidepressants
- At least 18 years of age
- Must be willing to comply with the study protocol
- English Proficiency
You may not qualify if…
- Hepatic impairment
- Significant cytopenia
- Cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, and peripheral vascular arterial thrombosis
- Advanced terminal illness
- Any active cancer or chemotherapy
- Bone marrow disease
- Neurodegenerative diseases
- Myeloproliferative disorders
- Sickle cell disease
- Subjects with scalp rash or open wounds on the scalp
- Women who are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are breastfeeding
- Subjects unable to give informed consent or in vulnerable categories, such as prisoners
- Subjects who would not be able to lay down without excessive movement
- Recent surgery or dental work within 3 months of the scheduled procedure
- Not English Proficient
- Advanced stages of any terminal illness or any active cancer that requires chemotherapy
- History of epilepsy or seizure, or history of such in first degree relative
- An increased risk of seizure for any reason
- Stents in the neck or brain
- Aneurysm clips or coils
- Metal devices/objects in or near the head
- Metallic implants near the ears and eyes
- Facial tattoos with metallic or magnetic-sensitive ink
- Comorbid psychiatric conditions
Where it is running
- Neurological Associates of West Los Angeles — Santa Monica, California, United States
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