NCT00714090

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy of add-on therapy with repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) and venlafaxine in the treatment of major depressive disorders compared to venlafaxine only (the optimal medication) and to rTMS only.

Trial Health

90
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
170

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for phase_3

Timeline
Completed

Started May 2008

Longer than P75 for phase_3

Geographic Reach
2 countries

18 active sites

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

May 1, 2008

Completed
2 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

July 10, 2008

Completed
4 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

July 14, 2008

Completed
4 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

July 1, 2012

Completed
1 year until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

July 1, 2013

Completed
Last Updated

July 19, 2013

Status Verified

July 1, 2013

Enrollment Period

4.2 years

First QC Date

July 10, 2008

Last Update Submit

July 18, 2013

Conditions

Keywords

repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS)Major depressive disordersDepressionVenlafaxine

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • The primary outcome measure is remission. It will be evaluated using the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HDRS-17 < 8)and Montgomery Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS)

    2 to 6 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (5)

  • Onset of action for remission and response (HDRS-17 diminution > 50%)

    2 to 6 weeks

  • Anxiety will be assessed using the Covi Anxiety Scale.

    2 to 6 weeks

  • Side effects will be assessed using the UKU Scale.

    2 to 6 weeks

  • Evaluation of depression using 2 other scales : the Montgomery Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) and the Beck Depression Inventory scale (BDI-13)

    2 to 6 weeks

  • Onset of action using the Clinical Global Impressions scale (CGI)

    2 to 6 weeks

Study Arms (3)

A

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Double active comparator : venlafaxine (150 mg/day) and rTMS (5 times/week)

Other: active venlafaxine and active rTMS-repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulator, Inomed and Alpine Biomed

B

EXPERIMENTAL

active rTMS (5 times/week) and sham venlafaxine (150 mg/day)

Other: active rTMS -repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulator, Inomed and Alpine Biomed and sham venlafaxine

C

SHAM COMPARATOR

sham rTMS (5 times/week) and active venlafaxine (150 mg/day)

Other: sham rTMS- repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulator, Inomed and Alpine Biomed and active venlafaxine

Interventions

active venlafaxine LP 75 mg : 1 capsule per day for 3 days, then 2 per day for 2 to 4 weeks, if necessary 3 per day the next 2 weeks. active rTMS : 5 sessions per week for 2 to 6 weeks

Also known as: venlafaxine, Wyeth, repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulator, Inomed, repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulator, Alpine Biomed
A

active rTMS : 5 sessions per week for 2 to 6 weeks sham venlafaxine LP 75 mg : 1 capsule per day for 3 days, then 2 per day for 2 to 4 weeks, if necessary 3 per day the next 2 weeks.

Also known as: repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulator, Inomed, repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulator, Alpine Biomed, venlafaxine, Wyeth
B

sham rTMS : 5 sessions per week for 2 to 6 weeks active venlafaxine LP 75 mg : 1 capsule per day for 3 days, then 2 per day for 2 to 4 weeks, if necessary 3 per day the next 2 weeks.

Also known as: repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulator, Inomed, repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulator, Alpine Biomed, venlafaxine, Wyeth
C

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may qualify if:

  • Adults
  • Clinical diagnosis of major depressive disorder (DSM-IV)
  • HDRS-17 items \> 20
  • Failure of one antidepressant treatment (efficacious doses for 6 weeks at least)

You may not qualify if:

  • I or II bipolar disorder
  • Psychotic features
  • Failure of one previous venlafaxine treatment
  • Addiction comorbidity or schizophrenia comorbidity
  • Involuntary hospitalization
  • Seizures history
  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding
  • Somatic comorbidity able to impact on cognitive functions

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (18)

C.H.U. Saint-Jacques - Service de Psychiatrie de l'Adulte

Besançon, 25000, France

Location

C.H. Le Vinatier - EA 4166, UCB Lyon 1 - Department of Psychiatry - Service du Pr d'AMATO

Bron, 69500, France

Location

C.H.U. Gabriel Montpied - Service de Psychiatrie et Psychologie Médicale - CMP A

Clermont-Ferrand, 63000, France

Location

Hôpital Louis Mourier

Colombes, 92700, France

Location

C.H.U. Dijon, Hôpital Général - Service de Psychiatrie et d'Addictologie

Dijon, 21000, France

Location

C.H.U. de Grenoble, Hôpital sud - Département de Psychiatrie

Grenoble, 38000, France

Location

ASM Limoux

Lézignan-Corbières, 11200, France

Location

Hôpital Fontan - C.H.R.U. Lille

Lille, 59000, France

Location

C.H. Sainte Marguerite

Marseille, 13000, France

Location

CHU - Hôpital La Colombière

Montpellier, 34000, France

Location

Hôpital Pasteur - CHU Nice

Nice, 06000, France

Location

Hôpital Sainte Anne - Service Hospitalo-Universitaire de Santé Mentale et de Thérapeutique

Paris, 75014, France

Location

C.H.U. de POITIERS

Poitiers, 86000, France

Location

C.H.U. - C.H. Guillaume Régnier

Rennes, 35000, France

Location

C.H.U. Charles Nicolle - Service Hospitalo-Universitaire de Psychiatrie

Rouen, 76000, France

Location

EPS de Ville Evrard - Unité de Saint-Denis

Saint-Denis, 93200, France

Location

CHU St Etienne - Hôpital Nord

Saint-Etienne, 42055, France

Location

Centre Hospitalier Princesse Grace

Monaco, 98000, Monaco

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Brunelin J, Jalenques I, Trojak B, Attal J, Szekely D, Gay A, Januel D, Haffen E, Schott-Pethelaz AM, Brault C; STEP Group; Poulet E. The efficacy and safety of low frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for treatment-resistant depression: the results from a large multicenter French RCT. Brain Stimul. 2014 Nov-Dec;7(6):855-63. doi: 10.1016/j.brs.2014.07.040. Epub 2014 Aug 7.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Depressive DisorderDepressive Disorder, MajorDepression

Interventions

Venlafaxine Hydrochloride

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Mood DisordersMental DisordersBehavioral SymptomsBehavior

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

CyclohexanolsHexanolsFatty AlcoholsAlcoholsOrganic ChemicalsPhenethylaminesEthylaminesAminesCyclohexanesCycloparaffinsHydrocarbons, AlicyclicHydrocarbons, CyclicHydrocarbonsLipids

Study Officials

  • Emmanuel POULET, MD, PhD

    EA 4615 - SIPAD, Unité de Recherche UCB Lyon 1/CH Le Vinatier - Department of Psychiatry - Service du Pr d'AMATO

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 3
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
DOUBLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Medical Doctor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

July 10, 2008

First Posted

July 14, 2008

Study Start

May 1, 2008

Primary Completion

July 1, 2012

Study Completion

July 1, 2013

Last Updated

July 19, 2013

Record last verified: 2013-07

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