Clinical Trial: Trial of Low Field Magnetic Stimulation Augmentation of Antidepressant Therapy in Treatment-Resistant Depression

Study Status: Active, not recruiting
Recruit Status: Active, not recruiting
Study Type: Interventional

Official Title: Double-Blind, Proof-of-Concept (POC) Trial of Low Field Magnetic Stimulation (LFMS) Augmentation of Antidepressant Therapy in Treatment-Resistant Depression

Brief Summary: This study is looking at the safety and efficacy of low field magnetic stimulation (LFMS) for treating patients with treatment resistant depression who are taking an antidepressant that is not working for them.

Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital

Current Primary Outcome: Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression - 6 items [ Time Frame: past 24 hours ]

This instrument is completed with a structured interview guide by the clinician based on his/her assessment of the patient's symptoms. This structured interview has been validated for use with time frames shorter than one week.The time frame for this scale is the past 24 hours.


Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome:

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Information By: Massachusetts General Hospital

Dates:
Date Received: July 30, 2012
Date Started: April 2013
Date Completion: May 2016
Last Updated: April 25, 2016
Last Verified: April 2016