NCT00217217

Brief Summary

Individuals with bipolar depression who had a particular kind of brain imaging reported improved mood after the imaging. This effect may be linked to the changing magnetic fields used during these magnetic resonance imaging studies. The current studies are designed to further explore the important parameters of this effect and to clarify the degree and duration of the mood effects.

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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
13

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for phase_3

Timeline
Completed

Started Sep 2004

Longer than P75 for phase_3

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
terminated

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

September 1, 2004

Completed
1 year until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

September 15, 2005

Completed
7 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

September 22, 2005

Completed
6.2 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 1, 2011

Completed
1 month until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

January 1, 2012

Completed
Last Updated

March 14, 2012

Status Verified

March 1, 2012

Enrollment Period

7.3 years

First QC Date

September 15, 2005

Last Update Submit

March 13, 2012

Conditions

Keywords

non-pharmaceuticalalternativeimagingmagnetic resonance imaginglow field magnetic stimulationbipolar disorderdepressionbipolar depression

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Positive and Negative Affect Scale

    pre/post-treatment

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • Visual-Analog Scales

    pre/post-treatment

  • Montgomery Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS)

    pre-treatment

Study Arms (2)

Active EEP-MRSI treatment

EXPERIMENTAL

20 minutes of active treatment with theEcho-Planar Magnetic Resonance Imaging (EP-MRSI)

Device: Echo-Planar Magnetic Resonance Imaging (EP-MRSI)

Sham comparator EP-MRSI

SHAM COMPARATOR

Sham treatment (20 minutes) with the Echo-Planar Magnetic Resonance Imaging (EP-MRSI).

Device: Echo-Planar Magnetic Resonance Imaging (EP-MRSI)

Interventions

variable-setting low-frequency MRI

Also known as: Low Field Magnetic Stimulation (LFMS)
Active EEP-MRSI treatmentSham comparator EP-MRSI

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 70 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Primary diagnosis of bipolar disorder.
  • Current depression.

You may not qualify if:

  • Contraindication for MRI due to metal in eyes/head
  • Claustrophobia.
  • Inability to lie flat.
  • History of brain injury.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

McLean Hospital

Belmont, Massachusetts, 02478, United States

Location

Related Publications (2)

  • Carlezon WA Jr, Rohan ML, Mague SD, Meloni EG, Parsegian A, Cayetano K, Tomasiewicz HC, Rouse ED, Cohen BM, Renshaw PF. Antidepressant-like effects of cranial stimulation within a low-energy magnetic field in rats. Biol Psychiatry. 2005 Mar 15;57(6):571-6. doi: 10.1016/j.biopsych.2004.12.011.

    PMID: 15780843BACKGROUND
  • Rohan M, Parow A, Stoll AL, Demopulos C, Friedman S, Dager S, Hennen J, Cohen BM, Renshaw PF. Low-field magnetic stimulation in bipolar depression using an MRI-based stimulator. Am J Psychiatry. 2004 Jan;161(1):93-8. doi: 10.1176/appi.ajp.161.1.93.

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

Bipolar DisorderDepression

Interventions

Echo-Planar Imaging

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Bipolar and Related DisordersMood DisordersMental DisordersBehavioral SymptomsBehavior

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Magnetic Resonance ImagingTomographyDiagnostic ImagingDiagnostic Techniques and ProceduresDiagnosis

Study Officials

  • Michael Rohan, MS

    Mclean Hospital

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 3
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
DOUBLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
FACTORIAL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Imaging Physicist

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

September 15, 2005

First Posted

September 22, 2005

Study Start

September 1, 2004

Primary Completion

December 1, 2011

Study Completion

January 1, 2012

Last Updated

March 14, 2012

Record last verified: 2012-03

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