Transcranial Ultrasonic Stimulation in Treatment-resistant Depression : an Open-label Pilot Trial (NCT06085950) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Transcranial Ultrasonic Stimulation in Treatment-resistant Depression : an Open-label Pilot Trial
France32 participantsStarted 2023-05-09
Plain-language summary
The primary objective of this study is to optimize the protocol for the TUS administration in patients with TRD while gaining an initial impression of treatment efficacy.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 75 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:
* Age between 18 and 75 years,
* Diagnosis of major depressive episode (MDE) as part of major depressive disorder as defined by DSM-5 criteria
* Severe MDE (HDRS-17\> 20)
* Drug resistance to at least two well-conducted antidepressant treatment lines
* With stable antidepressant treatment for at least 4 weeks before inclusion
* Benefiting from a social security scheme
* Having given their consent to participate
Exclusion Criteria:
* Psychiatric history other than a mood disorder
* Neurological history, including epilepsy and intracerebral calcifications
* History of substance use disorder other than tobacco
* Contraindication to brain MRI (pacemaker, neurostimulator, injury from metallic shine, …)
* Compulsory psychiatric care
* Protected adults, people under legal safeguard
* Pregnant or breastfeeding woman
* Women of childbearing age who do not have a negative pregnancy test and are not using contraception
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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Percent change in the Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Scale (MADRS) score from baseline to primary endpoint
Timeframe: Pre-treatment and Day 5 from start of intervention