rTMS for Mood and Cognitive Symptoms of Depression
Multisite rTMS for Mood, Cognitive Impairment and Other Symptoms of Depression
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Unipolar Depression
Bipolar Disorder
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 65
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 90 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Jakub Antczak · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for people with moderate to severe depression who also experience issues like memory problems, lack of pleasure, or sleep disturbances. Participants will receive a new treatment called rTMS aimed at easing these symptoms.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I have a moderate or severe depressive episode without psychotic symptoms.
- I scored between 20 and 35 on the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale.
- I have a score of eight or more on the Athens Insomnia Scale.
- I have at least three points on items 4 and 21 of the Beck Depression Inventory 2.
- I complain about memory and concentration problems related to my depression.
You may not be able to join if
- I have contraindications to transcranial magnetic stimulation.
- I am pregnant.
- I have epilepsy.
- I have psychotic symptoms right now.
- I have had suicidal thoughts or attempts in the last three months.
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
Depressed mood is the main symptom of depression, but other symptoms like cognitive impairment, anhedonia or sleep disorders may also contribute to patients suffering and are difficult to treat. rTMS is a relatively novel treatment option, whose therapeutic potential is still investigated and optimized. The aim of this study is to assess the effect of rTMS applied over two stimulation sites on cog…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* severe or moderate depressive episode (according to international classification of diseases (ICD)-10) without psychotic symptoms at the time of inclusion
* Hamilton Depression Rating Scale between between 20 and 35 points at inclusion
* The score in the Athens Insomnia Scale …
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