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NCT01325532 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Efficacy and Safety of Cranial Electrical Stimulation (CES) for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)

A NA study, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital.

Completed
Registry status
NA
Development phase
30
Enrollment target

NCT01325532: Completed NA study, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital.

NCT01325532 is a NA study that has completed, run by Massachusetts General Hospital. The registered enrollment target is 30 participants. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT01325532, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital.

COMPLETED
Registry status
NA
Development phase
30 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

The purpose of this study is to see if using Cranial Electrical Stimulation (CES) helps improve symptoms of major depressive disorder (MDD). The investigators are studying the device's effectiveness in treating depression, as well as its safety. This is a pilot study. Eligible participants will be randomly assigned to receive either active CES or sham CES, every weekday for 3 weeks. During the visits, subjects will receive CES or sham CES treatment for 20 minutes. The primary outcome measure will be change in score on the HAM-D 17. The secondary outcome measure will be change in patient-reported sleep score.

Interventions

  • DEVICE Active CES
  • DEVICE Sham CES

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 30 participants
Start Date 2010-11
Est. Completion 2015-01
Phase NA

Sponsor

Massachusetts General Hospital

2,032 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT01325532

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01325532 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 30 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Massachusetts General Hospital, which has 2,032 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Active CES is the first listed.

NCT01325532 reports 0 study locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT01325532 about?

NCT01325532 is a clinical study titled "Efficacy and Safety of Cranial Electrical Stimulation (CES) for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)". The purpose of this study is to see if using Cranial Electrical Stimulation (CES) helps improve symptoms of major depressive disorder (MDD). The investigators are studying the device's effectiveness in treating depression, as well as its safety. This is a pilot study. Eligible participants will be ...

What is the current status of trial NCT01325532?

This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 30 participants. The study started on 2010-11. Estimated completion is 2015-01.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01325532?

The interventions under investigation include: Active CES (DEVICE), Sham CES (DEVICE).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01325532?

This trial is sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital, which has 2,032 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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