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iCBT + TMS for Depression

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Research Sponsored by University of California, Los Angeles

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Be older than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up baseline to post-treatment (6 weeks), as well as 6-month and 9-month follow-up

Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial is researching if combining TMS (a brain stim approach) & internet-deliv. CBT (therapy) can help treat MDD (depression) better than TMS alone.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for individuals with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) already undergoing Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) at the UCLA TMS Clinic. It's not suitable for pregnant individuals, those currently in external CBT programs, people with substance dependence, certain comorbidities, metal implants, psychosis, autism spectrum disorders or complex regional pain syndromes.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study is testing whether combining TMS with an internet-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (iCBT) and Psychoeducation provides better outcomes than TMS alone for treating MDD. The iCBT aims to enhance treatment without adding much burden on patients.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

While specific side effects are not listed here, typical ones from TMS may include headaches or discomfort at the stimulation site. Internet-based CBT usually does not have physical side effects but can sometimes cause emotional distress.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ baseline to post-treatment (6 weeks), as well as 6-month and 9-month follow-up

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~baseline to post-treatment (6 weeks), as well as 6-month and 9-month follow-up

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline to post-treatment (6 weeks), as well as 6-month and 9-month follow-up for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Change in Depression Symptoms

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Active Control

Placebo Group

Group I: iCBT and TMSActive Control2 Interventions

All participants complete six weeks of TMS treatment (five days per week) within the UCLA TMS Clinic. Participants in this condition additionally access iCBT materials and attend a weekly session for 30 minutes with a trained mental health coach to discuss iCBT content.

Group II: Psychoeducation and TMSPlacebo Group2 Interventions

All participants complete six weeks of TMS treatment (five days per week) within the UCLA TMS Clinic. Participants in this condition additionally access educational materials about mental health and attend a weekly session for 30 minutes with a trained mental health coach to discuss educational content.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of California, Los AngelesLead Sponsor

1,528 Previous Clinical Trials

10,276,811 Total Patients Enrolled

101 Trials studying Depression

48,403 Patients Enrolled for Depression

Media Library

Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (Procedure) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05988619 — N/A

Depression Research Study Groups: Psychoeducation and TMS, iCBT and TMS

Depression Clinical Trial 2023: Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05988619 — N/A

Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (Procedure) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05988619 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

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Is this research experiment currently recruiting participants?

"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov exposes that this clinical investigation is presently searching for participants, having initially been posted on 3/21/2021 and most recently updated on 8/4/2023. The study requires 40 individuals at a single medical site to complete it."

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How many people are being considered to partake in this medical research?

"Affirmative. According to the information presented on clinicaltrials.gov, this trial commenced its search for participants in March 2021 and is currently recruiting 40 patients from a single site."

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