Mobile TMS for Treatment Resistant Major Depression
Establishing Mobile Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
Recruiting
Phase 4
Interventional Study
Treatment Resistant Major 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.
At a Glance
- Age
- 22 – 80
- Sex
- Any
- Trial phase
- Phase 4
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 30 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for adults with treatment-resistant depression. Participants will be involved in testing a new portable treatment for depression delivered in different locations in South Carolina.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am between 22 and 80 years old.
- I have treatment-resistant depression.
- I can read and communicate in English.
- I can provide my own consent.
- I have access to a computer for initial consent and screening.
You may not be able to join if
- I have unstable medical conditions that could make TMS unsafe.
- I have ferromagnetic metal in my head.
- I am pregnant.
- I currently abuse substances other than tobacco.
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
In this pilot study, investigators propose to design and create a portable TMS unit, in a van, and then test out delivering TMS in three different locations in South Carolina, all affiliated with MUSC and within 2-hours driving from Charleston, SC. This study would test out this new delivery mode, and provide valuable feasibility, safety, and efficacy lessons for later refinement and potential wid…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Adult (22-80 years old)
* Have treatment-resistant depression as defined by the e-Mini, and the antidepressant treatment history form (ATHF short).
* Be able to read and communicate in English.
* Able to provide their own consent.
* Access to a computer with videoconferencing …
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