Status:

TERMINATED

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Major Depression With EEG and Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) Monitoring

Lead Sponsor:

Boston University

Collaborating Sponsors:

Boston Medical Center

Conditions:

Depression

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-65 years

Phase:

EARLY_PHASE1

Brief Summary

This a 12- week study (1-4 week screening, 6 weeks treatment, 2 weeks follow-up) outpatient open label clinical trial. Twenty-five subjects diagnosed with depression with a Montgomery Asberg Depressio...

Detailed Description

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) has demonstrated efficacy as a treatment for major depression. No objective markers have been identified that indicate which patients are most likely to respond...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Inclusion criteria List
  • Depressive disorder Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fourth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR).
  • MADRAS score of 26 or above and history of depression, as defined by meeting DSM-IV criteria for major depression, dysthymic disorder, or substance-induced mood disorder.
  • Male or female aged 18 to 65.
  • Females who are not pregnant or nursing.
  • Individuals able to provide informed written consent and are able to comply with study procedures.
  • Subjects who have received or are receiving anti-depressant medication.
  • Patients who are depressed as assessed by the above criteria and have not had optimum response to their antidepressant medication in their current episode.
  • Exclusion criteria List
  • Any Axis I diagnosis that, in the opinion of the investigators, may interfere with the course of the trial.
  • Any current diagnoses of alcohol abuse or dependence.
  • Any current substance use disorder.
  • Medical or neurological illness that in the investigators judgment would make study compliance difficult or would be a contraindication for use with TMS.
  • Currently receiving any medication that markedly increases the risks for seizures, for example: tricyclic antidepressants, INH, meperidine, lidocaine, and clozapine.
  • Subjects who have implanted metallic devices or non-removable metallic objects in or around the head that can be magnetized, however metal fillings, braces, and dental implants are acceptable.
  • Subjects who have implanted devices that emit physiological signals including cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs), and vagus nerve stimulators.
  • Subjects who have received any investigational drug during the prior 30 days.
  • Clinically significant abnormal lab values as assesses by the Investigator.
  • Risk for suicidal behavior based on clinician assessment and a score of greater than 5 on the suicidal thought item of the MADRS or a score of 4 on the suicide item of the Hamilton Depression rating scale.
  • Subjects who have had a serious suicide attempt in the past year as assessed by the Investigator.
  • Current other somatic antidepressant therapy, i.e. vagus nerve stimulation, electroconvulsive therapy, or phototherapy.
  • Started psychotherapy in the past 30 days.

Exclusion

    Key Trial Info

    Start Date :

    December 1 2012

    Trial Type :

    INTERVENTIONAL

    Allocation :

    ACTUAL

    End Date :

    December 1 2013

    Estimated Enrollment :

    2 Patients enrolled

    Trial Details

    Trial ID

    NCT01192685

    Start Date

    December 1 2012

    End Date

    December 1 2013

    Last Update

    April 20 2017

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    Boston Medical Center

    Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02118

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