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At a Glance
Age
18 – 65
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
72 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of California, San Diego · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for adults with depression who have had a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI). Participants will receive a combination of cognitive training and brain stimulation treatment for 4 weeks to help improve their symptoms.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Must not be takingLorazepam
Rules you outModerate TBISevere TBIOther neurological condition
You may be able to join if
I am between 18 and 65 years old.
I have had a mild TBI at least 3 months ago.
I have been diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder.
I have moderate to severe depressive symptoms.
I am stable on my psychiatric medications for the last 6 weeks.
I am able to commit to the treatment schedule.
I can complete assessment procedures in English.
I can provide my informed consent.
You may not be able to join if
I have had a history of moderate or severe TBI.
I have a neurological condition unrelated to TBI.
I have any implanted medical devices in or near my head.
I am currently experiencing manic or psychotic illness.
I have a current substance use disorder.
I have active suicidal or homicidal thoughts.
I am pregnant or breastfeeding.
I have taken more than 4 sessions of cognitive rehabilitation in the past 3 years.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria.
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The primary goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether Personalized Augmented Cognitive Training (PACT) plus intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS) is effective for treating depression in Service Members, Veterans, and civilians who have sustained a mild TBI. Participants will receive PACT plus 20 sessions of iTBS or sham iTBS over 4 weeks. Assessments will occur at baseline, 2 weeks,…
The primary goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether Personalized Augmented Cognitive Training (PACT) plus intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS) is effective for treating depression in Service Members, Veterans, and civilians who have sustained a mild TBI. Participants will receive PACT plus 20 sessions of iTBS or sham iTBS over 4 weeks. Assessments will occur at baseline, 2 weeks, 4 weeks, and 8 weeks. Researchers will compare the PACT+iTBS group to the PACT+sham iTBS group to see if PACT+iTBS is associated with more depression improvement.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Male or female
2. All racial and ethnic groups
3. Ages 18 to 65
4. Military service members receiving treatment at NMCSD or civilians receiving treatment at UCSD Health
5. History of mild TBI (as defined by the DoD/VA criteria used in conjunction with the OSU TBI-ID method) o…
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Male or female
2. All racial and ethnic groups
3. Ages 18 to 65
4. Military service members receiving treatment at NMCSD or civilians receiving treatment at UCSD Health
5. History of mild TBI (as defined by the DoD/VA criteria used in conjunction with the OSU TBI-ID method) over 3 months prior to study entry
6. Meets criteria for current Major Depressive Episode within the context of Major Depressive Disorder, per MINI
7. Score of 18 or higher on the HAMD-17, indicating moderate to severe depressive symptoms
8. Stable on psychiatric medications for 6 weeks, with no changes to psychiatric medications expected during the study period
9. No contraindications to TMS (passes the TMS Adult Safety Screening questionnaire)
10. No contraindications to MRI (passes MRI safety screening questionnaire)
11. Able to commit to the treatment schedule
12. Able to complete assessment procedures in English
13. Intact decision-making capacity and ability to provide voluntary informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
1. History of moderate, severe, or penetrating TBI
2. History of other neurological condition unrelated to TBI, including but not limited to: conditions associated with increased intracranial pressure; space occupying brain lesions; cerebral aneurysm; stroke; transient ischemic attack within past two years; Parkinson's disease; Huntington's disease; dementia; multiple sclerosis; history of brain surgery; epilepsy; seizure except those therapeutically induced by electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) or a febrile seizure of infancy
3. Implanted medical devices including cardiac pacemaker, medication pump, aneurysm clip, shunt, stimulator, cochlear implant, electrodes, or any other metal object within or near the head (excluding the mouth) that cannot be safely removed
4. Active manic or psychotic illness per MINI
5. Current substance use disorder per MINI
6. Current active suicidal or homicidal ideation
7. Pregnant or intending to become pregnant within the study period; breastfeeding
8. Other sensory conditions or illnesses precluding participation in assessments or treatment
9. Current dose of lorazepam 2 mg or greater daily (or benzodiazepine equivalent) or any anticonvulsant due to the potential to limit iTBS efficacy
10. Taking medication that lowers seizure threshold
11. Previous failed treatment with rTMS, iTBS, or ECT
12. Completed \>4 sessions of cognitive rehabilitation within the last 3 years
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