Psilocybin and rTMS for Treatment Resistant Depression

Psilocybin rTMS for Treatment Resistant Depression

Recruiting Phase 2 Interventional Study
Treatment Resistant Depression MDD Major Depressive Disorder Recurrent Depression Depression
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Prior Safety Data This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial.
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At a Glance
Age
22 – 65
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
100 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Texas at Austin · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for adults with major depressive disorder who have not responded to previous treatments. Participants will receive psilocybin therapy combined with a special brain stimulation technique called rTMS and will attend daily visits for about two weeks.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Rules you out Bipolar disorderPersonality disorderSubstance use disorderUncontrolled hypertension

You may be able to join if

  • I am an adult aged 22-65.
  • I can understand and communicate in English.
  • I have a current episode of major depression.
  • I have had a Montgomery Asberg Depression Rating Scale score of 20 or higher.
  • I have treatment-resistant depression.
  • I can attend daily visits for about two weeks.
  • I am willing to stop taking certain medications.
  • I am not currently in psychotherapy for depression.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have a current or past diagnosis of a psychotic disorder.
  • I have a current diagnosis of posttraumatic stress disorder or similar conditions.
  • I have used electroconvulsive therapy or similar treatments recently.
  • I have participated in rTMS therapy before.
  • I am at significant risk of suicide.
  • I have a past history of seizures or epilepsy.
  • I am pregnant, nursing, or could become pregnant without effective contraception.
  • I have severe claustrophobia.

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

The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and feasibility of sequencing psilocybin therapy with a short-duration, aiTBS protocol (Stanford Accelerated Intelligent Neuromodulation Therapy, or SAINT) in individuals with treatment-resistant major depressive disorder.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Adults, ages 22-65. 2. English language comprehension suitable to understand experimenter instructions and to communicate to study personnel/staff reasonably easily. 3. Current major depressive episode (without psychotic features), either as part of recurrent major depressive…
Contacts

Lauren K Enten, B.S.A.

512-495-5856

psychedelics@utexas.edu

CONTACT

Gregory A Fonzo, Ph.D.

fonzolab@austin.utexas.edu

CONTACT