NCT01900314

Brief Summary

The purpose of this research is to learn more about how rTMS works to reduce the symptoms of depression. This information can be used to improve the effectiveness of the treatment. The study will use functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to examine changes in brain function after treatment with rTMS. fMRI is a safe and painless technique that allows investigators to observe the brain "at work." The investigators will use fMRI to see what regions of the brain become active when you perform a concentration task and how that activation is changed after rTMS.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
40

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable depression

Timeline
Completed

Started Sep 2013

Typical duration for not_applicable depression

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

July 11, 2013

Completed
5 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

July 16, 2013

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

September 1, 2013

Completed
2.3 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

January 1, 2016

Completed
3 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

April 1, 2016

Completed
1.1 years until next milestone

Results Posted

Study results publicly available

April 25, 2017

Completed
Last Updated

April 25, 2017

Status Verified

April 1, 2017

Enrollment Period

2.3 years

First QC Date

July 11, 2013

Results QC Date

January 9, 2017

Last Update Submit

April 20, 2017

Conditions

Keywords

Major DepressionMajor Depressive DisorderTMSrTMS

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Depressive Symptoms at 4 Weeks

    MADRS: Montgomery Asberg Depression Rating Scale Range: 0 - 60 0 to 6 - normal/symptom absent 7 to 19 - mild depression 20 to 34 - moderate depression \>34 - severe depression

    4 weeks after baseline

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Depression Symptoms at 4 Weeks- Secondary

    4 weeks after baseline

Study Arms (2)

Active rTMS

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

20 active sessions, within a 4 week period, where subjects receive the same repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) treatment parameters as the FDA-approved device label (10 Hz) to a targeted area of the brain. After these sessions, a second fMRI will be completed then 5 additional tapering treatments of rTMS over a 2 week period.

Device: repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS)

Sham rTMS

SHAM COMPARATOR

20 sham sessions, within a 4 week period, where subjects receive inactive treatments (0 Hz) of repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS). After 20 sessions and completion of a second fMRI scan, patients in this group will then be unblinded and transitioned to the active arm and will receive a full course (25 sessions) of active rTMS over a 6 week period.

Device: repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS)

Interventions

20 active sessions, within a 4 week period, where subjects receive the same repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) treatment parameters as the sham arm.

Also known as: TMS, NeuroStar, Sham treatment
Active rTMSSham rTMS

Eligibility Criteria

Age22 Years - 65 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Primary diagnosis of major depressive disorder
  • Male and female subjects, ages 22-65
  • Have failed at least 1 antidepressant medication at adequate dose and duration
  • On stable antidepressant medication regimen for at least 4 weeks prior to TMS therapy

You may not qualify if:

  • Diagnosed with a psychotic, bipolar, obsessive-compulsive or post-traumatic stress disorder
  • Active substance abuse, including alcohol
  • Medical and/or neurological condition that could affect your brain function or risk of seizure, including a stroke, epilepsy, or a closed head injury;
  • No presence of an implanted device like a pacemaker/neurostimulator or metal in the head or body;
  • Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
  • Failed to respond to an adequate course of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
  • Previous treatment with TMS
  • Current depressive episode longer than 5 years

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

University of Michigan

Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Taylor SF, Ho SS, Abagis T, Angstadt M, Maixner DF, Welsh RC, Hernandez-Garcia L. Changes in brain connectivity during a sham-controlled, transcranial magnetic stimulation trial for depression. J Affect Disord. 2018 May;232:143-151. doi: 10.1016/j.jad.2018.02.019. Epub 2018 Feb 21.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

DepressionDepressive Disorder, Major

Interventions

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavioral SymptomsBehaviorDepressive DisorderMood DisordersMental Disorders

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Magnetic Field TherapyTherapeutics

Limitations and Caveats

Small size, not powered for group differences. Primary measure was not clinical, but brain changes (primary measures for this report have only focused on clinical changes as neural changes cannot be entered into this reporting format

Results Point of Contact

Title
Stephan Taylor
Organization
University of Michigan

Study Officials

  • Stephan F Taylor, MD

    University of Michigan

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Publication Agreements

PI is Sponsor Employee
No
Restriction Type
LTE60
Restrictive Agreement
Yes

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
DOUBLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR
Purpose
BASIC SCIENCE
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Professor of Psychiatry

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

July 11, 2013

First Posted

July 16, 2013

Study Start

September 1, 2013

Primary Completion

January 1, 2016

Study Completion

April 1, 2016

Last Updated

April 25, 2017

Results First Posted

April 25, 2017

Record last verified: 2017-04

Locations