Pilot Study in Multi-Coil Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) for Treatment Resistant Depression
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Depression, Major Depression Disorder (MDD) |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Psychiatry / Psychology, Pulmonary / Respiratory Diseases |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - 70 |
| Updated: | 5/27/2013 |
| Start Date: | October 2011 |
| End Date: | December 2012 |
Determining Effectiveness of Multi-Coil rTMS for Patients With Major Depressive Disorder: A Pilot Study
The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy of a Deep Shaped-Field repetitive
transcranial magnetic stimulation (DSF-rTMS) system in the treatment of depression.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Major depressive disorder (MDD)
- Mild to moderate level of resistance or intolerance to antidepressant treatment in
the current episode.
- Will not become pregnant during study.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Seizure disorder.
- History of brain injury or active CNS disease.
- Metal implants on or in brain, spinal cord, ear, eye or heart.
- Current use of proconvulsant medications (e.g., bupropion).
- Other significant psychiatric disorder.
- Substance use disorder (not including caffeine or nicotine).
- 7 or more failed treatment attempts for depression in one's lifetime.
- Have failed to clinically remit to an adequate trial of ECT or TMS.
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sites
171 Ashley Avenue
Charleston, South Carolina 29425
Charleston, South Carolina 29425
843-792-1414
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