Personalized Therapeutic Neuromodulation for Anhedonic Depression

Korábbi kezelés

• Recent (within 4 weeks of any clinical effect) or concurrent use of rapid acting antidepressant agent (i.e., ketamine or a course of ECT)
• Contraindication to receiving rTMS (e.g., metal in head, history of seizure, known brain lesion)
• Treatment with an investigational drug or other intervention within the study period

Más betegség

• History of or current psychotic disorder or bipolar disorder
• Severe borderline personality disorder
• Diagnosis of Intellectual Disability or Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Primary psychiatric condition other than MDD requiring treatment except stable comorbid anxiety disorder
• Current moderate or severe substance use disorder or demonstrating signs of acute substance withdrawal
• Any history of ECT (greater than 8 sessions) without meeting responder criteria
• History of significant neurologic disease, including dementia, Parkinson's or Huntington's disease, brain tumor, seizure disorder, subdural hematoma, multiple sclerosis, or history of significant head trauma
• Untreated or insufficiently treated endocrine disorder.
• Any other condition deemed by the PD to interfere with the study or increase risk to the participant

Egyéb

• Pregnancy
• Urine screening test positive for illicit substances
• Acute suicide risk based on clinical judgement or a suicide attempt within the past 6 months
• Contraindication to MRI (ferromagnetic metal in their body)
• Depth-adjusted aiTBS treatment dose > 65% maximum stimulator output (MSO)
• Unstable symptoms between screening and baseline as defined by a ≥ 30% change in MADRS score.

• Male or Female, between the ages of 18 and 80 at the time of screening.
• Able to read, understand, and provide written, dated informed consent prior to screening. Proficiency in English sufficient to complete questionnaires / follow instructions during fMRI assessments and aiTBS interventions. Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures, including availability for the duration of the study, and to communicate with study personnel about adverse events and other clinically important information.
• Currently diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)and meets criteria for a Major Depressive Episode, according to the criteria defined in the Diagnosis and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-5).
• The patient has demonstrated a failure of one or more trials of a pharmacological medication as treatment for MDD.
• MADRS score of ≥20 at screening (Visit 1).
• TMS naive.
• Access to ongoing psychiatric care before and after completion of the study.
• Must be on a stable antidepressant therapeutic regimen for 6 weeks prior to study enrollment and agree to continue this regimen throughout the study period.
• In good general health, as evidenced by medical history.
• For females of reproductive potential: use of highly effective contraception for at least 1 month prior to screening and agreement to use such a method during study participation.
• Agreement to adhere to Lifestyle Considerations throughout study duration.