Brain Stimulation and Ketamine for Depression Treatment

Biomarker-Guided Antidepressant Selection

Recruiting Phase 4 Interventional Study
Depression - Major Depressive Disorder Treatment-resistant Depression (TRD) rTMS Ketamine fMRI
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
18 – 70
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
27 (estimated)
Sponsor
Weill Medical College of Cornell University · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for adults aged 18-70 who have Major Depressive Disorder that has not improved with standard treatments. Participants will explore two treatment options, brain stimulation or ketamine, to find which might work best for them based on their individual characteristics.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Rules you out Severe psychiatric disorderSubstance use disorderNeurological disorderPregnancy

You may be able to join if

  • I am between 18 and 70 years old.
  • I have been diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder.
  • I have experienced significant depressive symptoms.
  • I have tried at least one standard treatment for depression without success.
  • I am not currently taking antidepressants or have been stable on them for a month.
  • I have access to psychiatric care before, during, and after the study.
  • I agree to use effective contraception if I could become pregnant.
  • I can understand and follow instructions in English.

You may not be able to join if

  • I am at risk of suicide.
  • I have another major psychiatric disorder.
  • I have a history of seizures or conditions that may lower seizure threshold.
  • I have a substance use disorder with active misuse.
  • I have abused ketamine or PCP in my lifetime.
  • I have significant neurological disorders contributing to my depression.
  • I have medical issues that would prevent me from safely taking ketamine.
  • I am pregnant, nursing, or planning to become pregnant.

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
Depression is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. Common treatments like antidepressant medications and talk therapy work well for some people, but many others do not improve, even after trying multiple treatments. This study will investigate two alternative treatment options for people whose depression has not responded to standard treatments: repetitive transcranial magnetic stim…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Provision of signed and dated informed consent form 2. Adults of all genders aged 18-70 at the time of screening 3. Diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder (by DSM-5 criteria) 4. Depressive symptoms of at least moderate severity (GRID HDRS-17 score \>= 14 or as determined by a…
Contacts

Research Coordinator, Interventional Psychiatry Program

646-962-2900

tmsinfo@med.cornell.edu

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