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At a Glance
Age
18 – 65
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Other
Participants needed
80 (estimated)
Sponsor
Massachusetts General Hospital · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for adults with Major Depressive Disorder and healthy individuals to participate in brain stimulation treatment. Participants will help researchers understand how this treatment affects brain networks and behavior.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
I am between 18 and 65 years old.
I can give informed consent to participate.
I have Major Depressive Disorder and am currently in a major depressive episode.
I have anxiety or personality disorders, but Major Depressive Disorder is my main diagnosis.
You may not be able to join if
I have a history of bipolar disorder or mania.
I have a primary psychotic disorder like schizophrenia.
I have neurological conditions with brain lesions.
I have a personal or family history of seizures.
I have metal in my body that is magnetic or metal injuries to my eyes.
I have implanted devices like pacemakers or stimulators.
I have active substance abuse or dependence in the last six months.
I am currently pregnant.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria.
The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can
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Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is a way of non-invasively stimulating specific brain networks and is an established treatment for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). This proposal will reveal network mechanisms of the therapeutic effects of rTMS by investigating how stimulating each network specifically changes network connectivity and behavior. This will be done in a highly indi…
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is a way of non-invasively stimulating specific brain networks and is an established treatment for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). This proposal will reveal network mechanisms of the therapeutic effects of rTMS by investigating how stimulating each network specifically changes network connectivity and behavior. This will be done in a highly individualized manner in depressed and healthy patients, leading to more effective and more individualized treatments for depression.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria for healthy participants:
* 18-65 years of age
* Capacity to provide informed consent form to participate in the study
Inclusion Criteria for participants with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD):
* 18-65 years of age
* Capacity to provide informed consent form to participate in th…
Inclusion Criteria for healthy participants:
* 18-65 years of age
* Capacity to provide informed consent form to participate in the study
Inclusion Criteria for participants with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD):
* 18-65 years of age
* Capacity to provide informed consent form to participate in the study
* Currently in a major depressive episode. Comorbid anxiety disorders and personality disorders will be allowed provided that MDD is the primary diagnosis.
Exclusion Criteria for all participants:
* Meeting criteria, in the past or currently, for bipolar affective disorder, hypomania or mania.
* Meeting criteria, in the past or currently, for a primary psychotic disorder (e.g., schizophrenia).
* Neurological conditions with known structural brain lesions, e.g., intracranial masses, multiple sclerosis.
* Any personal history of seizures or a family history of epilepsy in a first-degree relative.
* Metal in the body that is ferromagnetic or metallic injury to the eyes.
* Implanted pacemakers, medication pumps, vagal stimulators, deep brain stimulators, or ventriculoperitoneal shunts, etc.
* Substance abuse or dependence that is current and active within the last six months, as indicated by self-report (e.g., heroin, cocaine, methamphetamines).
* Inability to meet the safety criteria for MRI scanning for any other reason.
* Severe or unstable medical illness.
* Currently pregnant, as assessed with urine pregnancy test in women of childbearing age.
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