NCT03159351

Brief Summary

This is a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial aims to assess the effectiveness of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation(rTMS) in treating depression after basal ganglia ischemic stroke and to examine whether such effects are related to restoration of white matter integrity.Sixty-six participants will be recruited from three centers and randomized with a 1:1 ratio to receive active rTMS treatment or sham rTMS treatment in addition to routine supportive treatments.The data of neuropsychological tests and MRI will be collected at 0, 2 and 4 weeks after the commencement of the treatment.

Trial Health

43
At Risk

Trial Health Score

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

Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
66

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Nov 2017

Typical duration for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
unknown

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

May 1, 2017

Completed
17 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

May 18, 2017

Completed
6 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

November 20, 2017

Completed
2.5 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

May 31, 2020

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

May 31, 2020

Completed
Last Updated

January 18, 2018

Status Verified

January 1, 2018

Enrollment Period

2.5 years

First QC Date

May 1, 2017

Last Update Submit

January 16, 2018

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • response rate

    Compare the HAMD-24 scores from baseline to the end of the treatment.the response to treatment is defined as at least a 50% reduction of the HAMD-24 total score with a final HAMD-24 score below 9. The response rate is defined as the percentage of number of response.

    baseline, 2nd and 4th week

  • remission rate

    Compare the HAMD-24 scores from baseline to the end of the treatment. The remission is defined as a reduction of the HAMD-24 total score by at least 50% from the baseline. The remission rate is defined as the percentage of number of remission.

    baseline, 2nd and 4th week

Secondary Outcomes (10)

  • DTI results of FA

    baseline and 4th week

  • DTI results of ADC

    baseline and 4th week

  • DTI results of NFN

    baseline and 4th week

  • Neuropsychological tests results of NIHSS

    baseline and 4th week

  • Neuropsychological tests results of ADLs

    baseline and 4th week

  • +5 more secondary outcomes

Study Arms (2)

active rTMS treatment

EXPERIMENTAL

received active rTMS treatment 20 times for 20 days

Device: active rTMS treatment

sham rTMS treatment

SHAM COMPARATOR

received sham rTMS treatment 20 times for 20 days

Device: sham rTMS treatment

Interventions

active rTMS treatment protocol parameters: localization of left DLPFC: frequency=10 Hz, intensity=110% motor threshold(MT), times per train=200 seconds, trains=10, duration= 40 seconds, total times=20;localization of right DLPFC: frequency=1 Hz, intensity=100%MT, times per train=30 seconds, trains=10, duration= 10 seconds, total times=20.

active rTMS treatment

sham rTMS treatment protocol parameters: sham rTMS treatment in the localization of left DLPFC and right DLPFC for 30 minutes,total times=20.

sham rTMS treatment

Eligibility Criteria

Age25 Years - 75 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • First-time ischemic stroke with clinical and MRI or CT findings of basal ganglia ischemic stroke and a diagnosis of depression due to stroke based on The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-IV (DSM-IV) and The International Classification of Diseases-10 (ICD-10-CM code 293.83\[F06.32\]);
  • Aged 25-75 years with a recent (from 3 weeks to 3 months) ischemic stroke;
  • Clear signs of neurological deficits in the acute phase;
  • Clear consciousness;
  • Right-handedness.

You may not qualify if:

  • Aphasia or severe cognitive impairment, severe hearing impairment, or severe language comprehension deficits due to other causes;
  • Other cerebral diseases such as Parkinson's disease, encephalitis, dementia, multiple sclerosis, head injury, ect.;
  • Severe systemic disease or ongoing neoplasia;
  • Ongoing post-operative recovery;
  • Prior history of depressive disorders or major trauma within 1 year, severe depression or any other severe mental disorders;
  • Current or prior antidepressant use for any reason;
  • Addiction to drugs, alcohol or other substances;
  • Contraindications of MRI scan and rTMS treatment such as pacemaker implantation, a history of epilepsy, major head trauma, and seizures, ect;
  • Pregnant or breast-feeding women;
  • Participation in other clinical research projects;
  • Refusal to sign informed consent of this study.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Zhujiang Hospital

Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510282, China

RECRUITING

Related Publications (1)

  • Tang Y, Chen A, Zhu S, Yang L, Zhou J, Pan S, Shao M, Zhao L. Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for depression after basal ganglia ischaemic stroke: protocol for a multicentre randomised double-blind placebo-controlled trial. BMJ Open. 2018 Feb 3;8(2):e018011. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2017-018011.

Central Study Contacts

Lianxu Zhao, M.D

CONTACT

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

May 1, 2017

First Posted

May 18, 2017

Study Start

November 20, 2017

Primary Completion

May 31, 2020

Study Completion

May 31, 2020

Last Updated

January 18, 2018

Record last verified: 2018-01

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

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