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NCT00487500 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 4

Comparing the Effects of Four Types of Electroconvulsive Therapy on Mood and Thinking in People With Depression

A Phase 4 study of Depression, sponsored by New York State Psychiatric Institute.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 4
Development phase
180
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT00487500 is a Phase 4 study of Depression that has completed, run by New York State Psychiatric Institute. The registered enrollment target is 180 participants, below the 786-participant average among 679 other Depression trials with a reported enrollment target (77% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT00487500, a Phase 4 study of Depression, has completed, sponsored by New York State Psychiatric Institute.

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 4
Development phase
180 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

This study will compare four types of electroconvulsive therapy to determine if they differ in their effects on mood, thinking, brain activity, and biochemistry in people with major depressive disorder.

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • DEVICE Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)

Study Locations (1)

New York

  • New York State Psychiatric Institute - New York

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 180 participants
Start Date 1998-12
Est. Completion 2005-05
Phase Phase 4

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00487500

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00487500 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 4. The registered enrollment target is 180 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 786-participant average among 679 other Depression trials with a reported enrollment target (77% lower). The listed sponsor is New York State Psychiatric Institute, which has 364 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 1 condition, with Depression appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) is the first listed.

NCT00487500 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include New York.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00487500 about?

NCT00487500 is a clinical study titled "Comparing the Effects of Four Types of Electroconvulsive Therapy on Mood and Thinking in People With Depression". This study will compare four types of electroconvulsive therapy to determine if they differ in their effects on mood, thinking, brain activity, and biochemistry in people with major depressive disorder.

What is the current status of trial NCT00487500?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 4 study. The enrollment target is 180 participants. The study started on 1998-12. Estimated completion is 2005-05.

What conditions does trial NCT00487500 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Depression.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00487500?

The interventions under investigation include: Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) (DEVICE).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00487500?

This trial is sponsored by New York State Psychiatric Institute, which has 364 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT00487500 being conducted?

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

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