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MST for Bipolar Disorder
Study Summary
This trial is testing a new treatment, MST, for bipolar depression, to see if it is effective and has fewer side effects than ECT.
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You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowTimeline
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Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Trial Design
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- I do not have dementia or any illness that affects my brain function.I have a history of epilepsy or seizures that doctors couldn't explain.I have had a brain condition that took up space inside my skull.You have a medical device inside you that is controlled by your body's signals.You have a history of a serious personality disorder.I am a man who can father children and will use contraception.I have a brain condition caused by blood flow issues, injury, infection, or metabolism.You have trouble sleeping or drink a lot of alcohol.If you are a woman who can have children, you need to use a very effective form of birth control for at least 1 month before the study starts and continue using it during the study and for one week after it ends. Please note that while electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is safe for pregnant women with depression, the effects of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) on a fetus are still unknown.I don't have any health conditions that make anesthesia risky for me.I have been on the same mental health medication for at least 6 weeks.You are at risk of hurting yourself.I have been diagnosed with bipolar depression that includes psychosis.My gender or ethnicity does not limit my participation.You do not live in the United States.I have been on the same mental health medication for at least 6 weeks.Your body mass index (BMI) is higher than 60.You currently have a substance use problem that is not under control, except for nicotine or caffeine.You have an illness that doctors expect will make you live for less than 12 months.I have been diagnosed with Bipolar I or II, or have treatment-resistant depression.I am between 22 and 85 years old.I am not taking antiepileptic or benzodiazepine medications.I am a man who can father children and will use contraception.I have severe depression that hasn't improved with treatment.Before getting any medical procedures done, the individual must first obtain clearance from a doctor to ensure that they are in good general health.People of any race and backgroundI have been diagnosed with Bipolar I or II and need quick treatment due to the severity of my condition.
- Group 1: electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
- Group 2: magnetic seizure therapy (MST)
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many participants can the clinical trial accommodate?
"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov lists this trial as currently being open for enrolment, having first been published on March 1st 2023 and most recently updated October 31st 2022. The study is looking to recruit 60 patients from one location."
Are there age restrictions within this research program?
"Patients aged over 22 and under 85 are eligible to be enrolled in this clinical investigation."
Is recruitment still possible for this research program?
"The data hosted on clinicaltrials.gov suggests that this medical research project is currently in the process of recruiting participants. It was initially posted on March 1st 2023, and has since been updated as recent as October 31st 2022."
Is it feasible for me to participate in this experiment?
"To qualify for the trial, applicants must have manic disorder and be between 22 to 85 years of age. The research team is aiming to recruit up to 60 participants."
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