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At a Glance
Age
18 – 65
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
80 (estimated)
Sponsor
Subha Subramanian · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for adults with major depressive disorder who are struggling with their symptoms. Participants will receive noninvasive brain stimulation to see if it helps improve their mood.
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 read, speak, and understand English.
I have been diagnosed with major depressive disorder.
I am currently experiencing a moderate to severe depressive episode.
I can complete the study procedures.
I am in stable outpatient treatment without recent hospitalizations.
I have not changed my medication in the last 30 days.
You may not be able to join if
I have a substance use disorder in the past three months.
I have a history of fainting spells that could be seizures.
I have a diagnosis of epilepsy, except for a benign seizure.
I have any neurological disorders or past neurosurgery that affected my brain.
I have any unstable medical condition.
I have metal in my brain or skull.
I have devices that could be affected by TMS or MRI.
I am pregnant or could be pregnant.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria.
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The orbitofrontal cortex (OFC), a region involved in emotional regulation, decision making, and reward processing, is a key area linked to antidepressant response. This study tests whether noninvasive stimulation of the OFC using transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) can improve depressive symptoms. TMS uses magnetic fields generated by a coil placed next to the scalp to alter brain activity.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 18-65 years
* Must be able to read, speak and understand English
* DSM-5 diagnosis of major depressive disorder, experiencing a moderate to severe depressive episode (Hamilton Depression Rating Scale score greater than or equal to 17 points)
* Must be judged by study staff…
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 18-65 years
* Must be able to read, speak and understand English
* DSM-5 diagnosis of major depressive disorder, experiencing a moderate to severe depressive episode (Hamilton Depression Rating Scale score greater than or equal to 17 points)
* Must be judged by study staff to be capable of completing the study procedures
* Participants will be in stable outpatient treatment with no recent (within the past 30 days) hospitalizations or changes in their medication regimens
Exclusion Criteria:
* DSM-5 moderate to severe substance use disorder within the past three months, based on Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-5
* Conditions that might result in increased risks of side effects or complications from rTMS or MRI, including:
* History of fainting spells of unknown or undetermined etiology that might constitute seizures
* Diagnosis of epilepsy with the exception of a single seizure of benign etiology (e.g., febrile seizures) in the judgment of a board-certified neurologist
* Current or past history of a neurological disorder, such as stroke, a progressive neurologic disease, or intracranial brain lesion(s); and history of previous neurosurgery or head trauma that resulted in residual neurologic impairment
* Any unstable medical condition
* Any metal in the brain or skull (excluding dental fillings) unless cleared by the responsible covering MD
* Any devices which could be affected by TMS or MRI such as a pacemaker, medication pump, nerve stimulator, cochlear implant, TENS unit, ventriculo-peritoneal shunt unless cleared by the responsible covering MD
* Pregnancy; All female participants will be required to have a pregnancy test; any participant who is pregnant will not be enrolled in the study. The pregnancy test will be administered by study staff trained to administer point of care pregnancy testing that complies with institutional laboratory policies
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