TMS for Suicidal Crisis in Active Duty SMs (NCT03014362) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
TMS for Suicidal Crisis in Active Duty SMs
United States120 participantsStarted 2017-06-12
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if the use of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) provides rapid reduction and sustained attenuation of suicidal crisis. TMS is a treatment for suicidal crisis that is quicker, less invasive, better tolerated, and with fewer side effects than current treatments such as Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) and medication therapies. There will be 6 months of follow-up, in order to establish the ongoing and lasting therapeutic effect of TMS.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 60 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* All Active Duty SMs (regardless of sex, ethnicity, sexual or religious orientation) who are admitted to Eisenhower Army Medical Center (EAMC) Inpatient Psychiatric Service (IPS) with active suicidality or elevated risk for suicide regardless of most psychiatric diagnostic co-morbidity (see exclusion criteria). This includes in-patient admissions for suicidality and outpatient SMs with a Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) score ≥3.
* Age 18 to 60
* Able to speak and read English.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Combative with staff.
* Comatose/catatonia.
* Incapacity owing to active mania or psychosis.
* Epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, or cerebrovascular accident.
* Non-removable metal in the head (Shrapnel; plates, aneurysm coils/clips; metal tattoos etc.)
* Implantable devices (pacemakers, stimulators, etc.)
* Schizophrenic or borderline personality.
* Positive screen for pregnancy.
* Already receiving TMS as a treatment for depression.
* Non-English reading and speaking subjects
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Change in Suicidal Ideation (Acute)
Timeframe: Change over the active treatment course ie. the 3 days of active treatment