NCT05819021

Brief Summary

The goal of this observational study is to demonstrate effectiveness in the treatment of Major Depressive Disorder The primary objective is to assess the effectiveness in the treatment of Major Depressive Disorder using the CGI-I at the end of the treatment Participants will receive 10 treatments per day for 5 days (M-F) of SAINT®

Trial Health

75
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
1,000

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for all trials

Timeline
11mo left

Started Apr 2023

Longer than P75 for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

7 active sites

Status
active not recruiting

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Progress77%
Apr 2023Apr 2027

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

April 4, 2023

Completed
2 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

April 6, 2023

Completed
13 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

April 19, 2023

Completed
3.5 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

October 15, 2026

Expected
6 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

April 15, 2027

Last Updated

December 24, 2025

Status Verified

June 1, 2025

Enrollment Period

3.5 years

First QC Date

April 4, 2023

Last Update Submit

December 18, 2025

Conditions

Keywords

Major Depressive DisorderDepressionTreatment Resistant Depression

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Mean Clinical Global Impression Improvement Scale (CGI-I) score at the end of treatment (Day 5 SAINT® therapy)

    Clinical Global Impression-Improvement (CGI-I) score is based on a scale from zero (0) - Not Assessed to seven (7) Very Much Worse with lower scores showing improvement and higher scores showing little or no improvement.

    End of Stimulation Day 5

Secondary Outcomes (3)

  • Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) score change from baseline to cessation of stimulation in comparison with bioimaging assessments MADRS score change from baseline to cessation of stimulation in comparison with bioimaging assessments

    Baseline to End Stimulation Day 5

  • Cambridge Brain Science Tools assessment score change in comparison with change in MADRS scores from baseline to cessation of stimulation

    Baseline to End of Stimulation Day 5

  • To test the durability of the antidepressant effect by assessing the Clinical Global Impression Severity Scale (CGI-S) after cessation of stimulation

    3, 6, 9, 12 month follow up visit

Other Outcomes (1)

  • Safety - Adverse Event Reporting assessment for causality and severity

    Consent through 12 month follow up visit

Study Arms (1)

SAINT® Stimulation

All participants will receive 10 treatments per day for 5 days (M-F) of SAINT® stimulation therapy.

Device: SAINT® Neuromodulation System (NMS)

Interventions

The SAINT® NMS utilizes a type of accelerated iTBS delivered to a personalized treatment target derived from a functional MRI scan. SAINT® was designed to optimize the individual patient response to treatment. This novel approach to TMS is accomplished by focusing on three critical aspects of the treatment that drive effect. These aspects are personalized stimulation target, total course dose of stimulation, and neurophysiologically relevant stimulation pattern.

Also known as: TMS
SAINT® Stimulation

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

Participants who fulfill all the inclusion criteria and none of the exclusion criteria will be enrolled into the study. Each participant will read and sign the IRB approved informed consent form prior to any screening or study procedures being performed. This open-label study involves an evaluation of the safety and effectiveness of an acute course of the SAINT® NMS.

You may qualify if:

  • Adult males or females, 18 and older, who have failed to receive satisfactory improvement from prior antidepressant medication in the current episode.
  • Confirmed primary clinical diagnosis of major depressive disorder (MDD) without psychotic features consistent with DSM-V criteria.
  • No medical conditions that would preclude the safe use of TMS.
  • Primary psychiatrist has determined TMS to be an appropriate clinical option.
  • Able to provide consent and comply with all study requirements.
  • Negative pregnancy test at the intended time of SAINT™ 5-day acute course treatment and agreement to use effective birth control during SAINT® acute therapy.

You may not qualify if:

  • Have any contraindication to TMS (section 2 User Manual).
  • Have any contraindication to receiving an MRI
  • Participants with an abnormal brain MRI as determined by PI, study physician or designee.
  • Deemed by the PI, study physician or designee to be a high risk of suicide or has made a suicide attempt within the last 6 months.
  • Treatment dose with cortical depth adjustment is greater than 120% motor threshold and cannot be completed.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (7)

BrainHealth Solutions

Costa Mesa, California, 92626, United States

Location

LA TMS

Los Angeles, California, 90025, United States

Location

Integral TMS

Sunnyvale, California, 94085, United States

Location

Acacia Research Center

Sunnyvale, California, 94087, United States

Location

Boston Precision Neurotherapeutics

Natick, Massachusetts, 01760, United States

Location

Fermata

Brooklyn, New York, 11249, United States

Location

Seattle Neuropsychiatric Treatment Center

Seattle, Washington, 98104, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Depressive Disorder, MajorDepressionDepressive Disorder, Treatment-Resistant

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Depressive DisorderMood DisordersMental DisordersBehavioral SymptomsBehavior

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
OTHER
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

April 4, 2023

First Posted

April 19, 2023

Study Start

April 6, 2023

Primary Completion (Estimated)

October 15, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

April 15, 2027

Last Updated

December 24, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-06

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