Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Depression

The study examines efficacy of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in treating severely depressed patients who are medicated.

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Key information

Conditions

Depression Behavior Behavioral Symptoms

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 1

Primary location

VA Connecticut Healthcare System

West Haven, Connecticut, 06516, United States

About this study

Medicated, treatment resistant, depressed patients are randomized to active or sham repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS). Responding patients go into a six months follow-up period.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

severe treatment-resistant depression

Treatment and study plan

repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation

Device

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

US Department of Veterans Affairs

Fed

Registry information

Official study title

Efficacy of Threshold vs. Subthreshold TMS in the Treatment of Depression

Important dates

Study start: 1999
Study completion: 2001
First posted: Jul 5, 2001
Registry last updated: Jan 21, 2009

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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