Status:

RECRUITING

Circuit-Based Approach to Suicide: Biomarkers, Predictors, and Novel Therapeutics

Lead Sponsor:

Massachusetts General Hospital

Conditions:

Major Depressive Episode

Borderline Personality Disorder

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-65 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This neuroimaging study is a clinical trial investigating the effectiveness of intermittent theta-burst transcranial magnetic stimulation (iTBS-TMS) to the inferior parietal lobule (IPL) in reducing s...

Detailed Description

This neuroimaging study aims to determine the effectiveness of iTBS-TMS to the IPL in reducing suicide risk in patients with MDE or BPD. This study also aims to identify the structural and functional ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • 18-65 years of age
  • Diagnosed with BPD or MDE
  • Chief complaint of suicidal thoughts and behaviors

Exclusion

  • Neurological conditions with known structural brain lesion
  • Prior neurosurgical procedure
  • Metal in the body that is ferromagnetic or metal injury to the eyes
  • Epilepsy
  • Implanted pacemaker, medication pump, vagal stimulator, deep brain stimulator, TENS unit, or ventriculo-peritoneal shunt
  • Psychopathology not appropriate for the treatment (e.g., manic episode or psychosis)
  • Current alcohol dependence or active symptoms of non-alcohol psychoactive substance use withdrawal, as indicated by self-report
  • Inability to meet the safety criteria for MRI scanning according to the protocols of the MGH Department of Radiology
  • Current pregnancy

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 1 2023

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

April 30 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

80 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04130958

Start Date

November 1 2023

End Date

April 30 2026

Last Update

June 12 2025

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Massachusetts General Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02129