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NCT00044798 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 3

Magnetic Stimulation Therapy for Treating Vascular Depression

A Phase 3 study of Depression and Depressive Disorder, sponsored by University of Iowa.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 3
Development phase
132
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT00044798: Completed Phase 3 study of Depression and Depressive Disorder, sponsored by University of Iowa.

NCT00044798 is a Phase 3 study of Depression and Depressive Disorder that has completed, run by University of Iowa. The registered enrollment target is 132 participants, below the 786-participant average among 679 other Depression trials with a reported enrollment target (83% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT00044798, a Phase 3 study of Depression and Depressive Disorder, has completed, sponsored by University of Iowa.

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 3
Development phase
132 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

This 12-week study will evaluate the effectiveness of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) of the brain, followed by citalopram (Celexa®), for treatment of depression associated with small vascular lesions in the brain (vascular depression).

Interventions

  • DRUG Citalopram
  • PROCEDURE Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS)
  • PROCEDURE Sham rTMS

Study Locations (1)

Iowa

  • University of Iowa Health Care - Iowa City

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 132 participants
Start Date 2001-09
Est. Completion 2008-08
Phase Phase 3
University of Iowa

228 total trials

What the finished NCT00044798 record still lists

NCT00044798 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 132 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 786-participant average among 679 other Depression trials with a reported enrollment target (83% lower).

The record links to 2 conditions, with Depression appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions - of which Citalopram is the first listed.

NCT00044798 reports a single indexed study location in Iowa.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00044798 about?

NCT00044798 is a clinical study titled "Magnetic Stimulation Therapy for Treating Vascular Depression". This 12-week study will evaluate the effectiveness of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) of the brain, followed by citalopram (Celexa®), for treatment of depression associated with small vascular lesions in the brain (vascular depression).

What is the current status of trial NCT00044798?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 3 study. The enrollment target is 132 participants. The study started on 2001-09. Estimated completion is 2008-08.

What conditions does trial NCT00044798 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Depression, Depressive Disorder.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00044798?

The interventions under investigation include: Citalopram (DRUG), Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) (PROCEDURE), Sham rTMS (PROCEDURE).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00044798?

This trial is sponsored by University of Iowa, which has 228 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT00044798 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Iowa. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

Similar trials for Depression

Matched on the same primary condition, ranked to surface studies in the same phase first, then by recruiting status, no relevance scoring or editorial curation.

Where NCT00044798's enrollment target sits among peer trials

132 282nd of 679 higher than 396 of 679 other Depression trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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