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NCT00149838 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2
Magnetic Brain Stimulation for the Treatment of Adult Depression
A Phase 2 study, sponsored by Medical University of South Carolina.
- Completed
- Registry status
- Phase 2
- Development phase
- 190
- Enrollment target
NCT00149838: Completed Phase 2 study, sponsored by Medical University of South Carolina.
NCT00149838 is a Phase 2 study that has completed, run by Medical University of South Carolina. The registered enrollment target is 190 participants, above the 133-participant average among 30,622 other Phase 2 trials with a reported enrollment target (43% higher). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT00149838, a Phase 2 study, has completed, sponsored by Medical University of South Carolina.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- Phase 2
- Development phase
- 190 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
This study will evaluate the safety and effectiveness of magnetic brain stimulation for the treatment of major depression in depressed adults with moderate treatment resistance.
Primary Outcome
The Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression 17-item total score ranges from 0 to 52 with higher scores indicating more depression. Remission is defined as a total score of ≤ 8
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Sham Stimulation
- PROCEDURE Prefrontal rTMS
- DRUG Antidepressant Regimen
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 190 participants |
| Start Date | 2005-02 |
| Est. Completion | 2009-05 |
| Phase | Phase 2 |
What the finished NCT00149838 record still lists
NCT00149838 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 190 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, above the 133-participant average among 30,622 other Phase 2 trials with a reported enrollment target (43% higher).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 3 interventions - of which Sham Stimulation is the first listed.
NCT00149838 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00149838 about?
NCT00149838 is a clinical study titled "Magnetic Brain Stimulation for the Treatment of Adult Depression". This study will evaluate the safety and effectiveness of magnetic brain stimulation for the treatment of major depression in depressed adults with moderate treatment resistance.
What is the current status of trial NCT00149838?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 190 participants. The study started on 2005-02. Estimated completion is 2009-05.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00149838?
The interventions under investigation include: Sham Stimulation (PROCEDURE), Prefrontal rTMS (PROCEDURE), Antidepressant Regimen (DRUG).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00149838?
This trial is sponsored by Medical University of South Carolina, which has 755 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT00149838's enrollment target sits among peer trials
190 353rd of 2000 higher than 1,646 of 2,000 other Phase 2 trials
participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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