Accelerated rTMS for Depression and OCD

Accelerated TMS for Depression and OCD

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Depression OCD
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 75
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
500 (estimated)
Sponsor
Weill Medical College of Cornell University · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for people with depression or OCD to test a new treatment method. Participants will receive repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) for five days to help improve their symptoms.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Rules you out SeizuresModerate-severe head traumaStrokeParkinson's diseaseEpilepsy

You may be able to join if

  • I have been diagnosed with major depressive disorder or OCD.
  • I have a Hamilton Depression Rating Scale score of 18 or higher or a Yale-Brown Obsessive-Compulsive Scale score of 16 or higher.
  • I have tried at least one standard treatment for depression or OCD without success or I have refused these treatments for personal reasons.
  • I have not taken antidepressants for at least four weeks or I am on a stable dose of antidepressants.
  • I can give my consent to participate.

You may not be able to join if

  • I am at imminent risk of suicide.
  • I have other serious psychiatric disorders beyond OCD and major depression.
  • I have signs of cognitive impairment.
  • I have psychotic symptoms that interfere with my ability to consent.
  • I have a significant substance use disorder in the past six months.
  • I have started psychotherapy within the last 8 weeks.
  • I have had this accelerated TMS treatment during my current depressive episode.
  • I have a history of significant neurological disorders or head trauma.

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
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is a FDA-approved treatment for depression and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). The goal of the study is to learn how to optimize the treatment to improve symptoms of depression and OCD. This research project will test a new accelerated 5-day accelerated rTMS protocol for treating symptoms of depression and OCD. A second goal of this study i…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of major depressive disorder OR obsessive-compulsive disorder (DSM-V criteria) * Hamilton Depression Rating Scale score greater than or equal to 18 OR Yale-Brown Obsessive-Compulsive Scale score greater than or equal to 16 * Failed at least 1 prior trial of standard …
Contacts

Megan Johnson

646-962-2900

tmsinfo@med.cornell.edu

CONTACT

Lindsay Victoria, PhD

liv3002@med.cornell.edu

CONTACT