Bilateral Brain Stimulation for Severe Depression

PCS in Severe Treatment Resistant Depression

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Treatment Resistant Depression
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
22 – 70
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
15 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Minnesota · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for people with severe treatment-resistant depression. Participants will receive electrical stimulation to the brain to help reduce their depressive symptoms.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I have been diagnosed with treatment-resistant depression.
  • I can provide written consent.
  • I have not responded to four or more antidepressant treatments.
  • I have had Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) or refused ECT if suggested.
  • I have a severity score of 20 or higher on a depression scale.
  • I am under the care of a psychiatrist.
  • I can complete necessary evaluations for this study.
  • I am enrolled in a Medicare program.

You may not be able to join if

  • The treatment poses an unacceptable risk for me.
  • I cannot undergo an MRI.
  • I have been acutely suicidal in the past 30 days.
  • I have made a suicide attempt that required medical treatment in the past year.
  • I have made two or more suicide attempts in the past year.
  • I have a history of schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders.
  • I am currently pregnant.
  • I have a history of seizures.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial
This research study is designed to test if electrical stimulation of the surface of the brain in the frontal region will help treat depressive symptoms. Participants receive intermittent electrical stimulation to the brain, which involves surgically placing electric leads in between the tough fibrous membrane covering the surface of the brain and the surface of the brain itself. This type of stimu…
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Eligibility Criteria
If diagnosed with Unipolar or Bipolar Type II treatment resistant depression: Inclusion Criteria: * Participant must be able to provide written informed consent. * Participant has a diagnosis of major depressive episode that is chronic or recurrent as defined by DSM-5 criteria * Participant has no…
Contacts

Ziad Nahas, MD, MSCR

952-525-4505

znahas@umn.edu

CONTACT

Rachel Johnson, PhD

952-525-4505

ipl@umn.edu

CONTACT