RecruitingPhase 3NCT04041479

Biomarker-guided rTMS for Treatment Resistant Depression

Efficacy of Biomarker-guided rTMS for Treatment Resistant Depression


Sponsor

Weill Medical College of Cornell University

Enrollment

348 participants

Start Date

Sep 17, 2021

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is a treatment for depression. The investigators are continuing to learn how to optimize outcomes from rTMS treatment. The purpose of this research project is to use brain network connectivity patterns as measured by resting state functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to confirm a way to optimize the use of rTMS to treat depression. In addition, the study aims to gain a better understanding of how rTMS influences brain networks.


Eligibility

Min Age: 22 YearsMax Age: 65 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This trial uses brain imaging to identify the best target in the brain for treating depression with transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), a non-invasive treatment that uses magnetic pulses to stimulate brain areas. The goal is to personalize TMS treatment using brain scan data — called a biomarker-guided approach — to improve response rates in people who haven't responded to antidepressants. **You may be eligible if...** - You have been diagnosed with major depressive disorder - You have not responded to at least one antidepressant medication - You are 22-75 years old - You are willing to have brain MRI scans and TMS sessions **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have metal implants in your head or a pacemaker - You have epilepsy or a history of seizures - You have a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or active psychosis - You are currently abusing substances - You are pregnant Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

DEVICERepetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

iTBS rTMS targeting the DMPFC or left DLPFC

DEVICERepetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

iTBS rTMS targeting the left DLPFC


Locations(2)

Stanford University

Stanford, California, United States

Weill Cornell Medicine

New York, New York, United States

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