rTMS Treatment for Mood Disorders: High and Low Frequency Stimulation
Magstim Super Rapid Magnetic Stimulator
+ Cadwell MES-10
Bipolar and Related Disorders+11
+ Behavior
+ Mental Disorders
Treatment Study
Summary
Study start date: May 1, 1996
Actual date on which the first participant was enrolled.Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is a new technique for activating the brain noninvasively through the scalp and skull. It has proven effective in producing localized effects on brain function and has opened many areas of human brain function to direct investigation. Preliminary data also suggest potential therapeutic applications in neuropsychiatric illness. We plan to further investigate the possible therapeutic use of rTMS in depression under conditions of high frequency (20 Hz), low (1Hz) frequency, and sham and to also examine possible cognitive or endocrine effects. Among the priorities of this protocol will be to further evaluate the risks of the technique.
Protocol
This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.91 patients to be enrolled
Total number of participants that the clinical trial aims to recruit.Treatment Study
Eligibility
Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria: person's general health condition or prior treatments.Any sex
Biological sex of participants that are eligible to enroll.From 18 to 90 Years
Range of ages for which participants are eligible to join.Healthy volunteers not allowed
If individuals who are healthy and do not have the condition being studied can participate.Conditions
Pathology
Criteria
INCLUSION CRITERIA All patients will receive a psychiatric and physical examination by a qualified physician. Patients will be from 18 to 90 years of age and must give informed consent. Unipolar patients must be medication free to participate. Patients with bipolar disorder depression may be medication-free or on any combination (including monotherapy) of lithium, carbamazepine, and valproate. Inpatient monitoring will be provided when medically indicated. EXCLUSION CRITERIA Reasons for exclusion will be the presence of cardiac pacemakers, medication pumps, cochlear implants or metal objects in the head or eyes that could be dangerous if heated or moved by the magnetic pulses. General contraindications to rTMS or a current diagnosis of alcohol or substance abuse. Subjects having serious medical illnesses or meeting current psychoactive substance dependence will be excluded from entry.
Study Centers
These are the hospitals, clinics, or research facilities where the trial is being conducted. You can find the location closest to you and its status.This study has 1 location
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Bethesda, United StatesOpen National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) in Google Maps