RecruitingPhase 4NCT06748209

Establishing Mobile Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

Portable Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) in a Van for Treatment-Resistant Depression

Sponsor

Medical University of South Carolina

Enrollment

30 participants

Start Date

May 10, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Treatment Resistant Major Depression

Summary

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 widespread adoption of mobile TMS as a treatment option, both in our state and across the US.

Eligibility

Min Age: 22 YearsMax Age: 80 Years

Inclusion Criteria5

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 ability for initial consent and telescreen.

Exclusion Criteria4

Patients with unstable medical conditions that might make TMS unsafe. This includes current poorly controlled seizures.
Ferromagnetic metal in the head.
Pregnant.
Currently active substance abuse except tobacco.

Interventions

DEVICELeft prefrontal Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)

FDA cleared TMS

DEVICEFDA cleared TMS for treating depression

This is FDA approved TMS

Locations(1)

Medical Univerity of South Carolina

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

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