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Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Device
MagPro X100/R30 stimulator equipped with the B70 fluid-cooled coil for Major Depressive Disorder
N/A
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Led By Alisson Trevizol, MD
Research Sponsored by Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
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, last day of treatment (day 5, after the final treatment) and 4 weeks post treatment
Awards & highlights
Study Summary
This trial is being conducted to see if a course of accelerated bilateral sequential theta burst stimulation (TBS) is effective in treating late life depression (LLD). Patients will receive this stimulation 8 times a day for 5 days, with the hope that it will improve their symptoms.
Eligible Conditions
- Major Depressive Disorder
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ baseline, last day of treatment (day 5, after the final treatment) and 4 weeks post treatment
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline, last day of treatment (day 5, after the final treatment) and 4 weeks post treatment
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Changes in Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) score
Secondary outcome measures
Changes in 17 Item Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (HDRS-17)
Changes in Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II)
Changes in Beck Suicide Scale for Suicide Ideation (BSS)
+1 moreTrial Design
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Active rTMS treatmentExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Patients will receive accelerated TBS
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Centre for Addiction and Mental HealthLead Sponsor
354 Previous Clinical Trials
81,090 Total Patients Enrolled
Alisson Trevizol, MDPrincipal InvestigatorCAMH
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- You have tried taking an antidepressant before but it did not work or you could not tolerate it.You are currently having thoughts of hurting yourself or ending your life.You have had a problem with drugs or alcohol in the past 3 months.You are ≥60 years old.You are an outpatient.You currently experience symptoms of a mental illness that affects your thinking and perception.You have signs of memory loss or confusion, as determined by a simple test.You have tried electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for your depression, but it did not work.You are currently receiving rTMS treatment, but if you have received rTMS in the past, you may still be eligible.You have a working implanted electronic device like a defibrillator.You are taking more than 2 mg of lorazepam (or a similar medication) every day, or any dose of a medication used to treat seizures.You have a history of seizures or had a seizure caused by a problem inside your brain.You have a score of at least 18 on the Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS).You have been diagnosed with a personality disorder that is the main cause of more problems than major depressive disorder (MDD).You have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder or a serious mental illness involving psychosis.You have been diagnosed with certain mental health conditions like obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety disorder, or dysthymia. These conditions might not exclude you from the study if they are not considered to be your main health concern.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Active rTMS treatment
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- 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
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
How many individuals are being incorporated into this research endeavor?
"Accurately, the details provided on clinicaltrials.gov show that this experiment is currently recruiting individuals. This research project was initially posted on October 14th 2021 and has since been revised as of November 12th 2021. The investigation requires 30 participants from a single trial site."
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Are there vacancies within this trial for individuals to participate?
"Indeed, according to clinicaltrials.gov the trial is actively enrolling participants. This study was first made public on October 14th 2021 and recently updated on November 12th 2021, aiming to recruit 30 eligible subjects from a single site."
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Who else is applying?
What state do they live in?
California
Pennsylvania
How old are they?
18 - 65
What site did they apply to?
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
Did not meet criteria
How many prior treatments have patients received?
2
How responsive is this trial?
Typically responds via
Email
Most responsive sites:
- Centre for Addiction and Mental Health: < 24 hours
Average response time
- < 1 Day
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