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NCT03994081 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Mechanism of Action of tACS for the Treatment of MDD

A NA study of Major Depressive Disorder and MDD, sponsored by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

Completed
Registry status
NA
Development phase
20
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT03994081: Completed NA study of Major Depressive Disorder and MDD, sponsored by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

NCT03994081 is a NA study of Major Depressive Disorder and MDD that has completed, run by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. The registered enrollment target is 20 participants, below the 377-participant average among 282 other Major Depressive Disorder trials with a reported enrollment target (95% 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

NCT03994081, a NA study of Major Depressive Disorder and MDD, has completed, sponsored by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

COMPLETED
Registry status
NA
Development phase
20 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

The purpose of this research study is to use a specific type of non-invasive brain stimulation known as transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) to determine its effects on brain activity (measured with EEG) and mood in patients with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD).

Primary Outcome

Fourier transform is applied to 2 second epochs of resting-state EEG data and averaged across epochs. The amplitude of alpha oscillations is calculated and averaged across left frontal electrodes. The difference between the baseline recording on the first day of stimulation is compared to the recording on the fifth day of the intervention prior to stimulation.

Interventions

  • DEVICE tACS
  • DEVICE Sham tACS

Study Locations (1)

North Carolina

  • UNC at Vilcom Center - Chapel Hill

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 20 participants
Start Date 2021-06-09
Est. Completion 2023-06-02
Phase NA

What the finished NCT03994081 record still lists

NCT03994081 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 20 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 377-participant average among 282 other Major Depressive Disorder trials with a reported enrollment target (95% lower).

The record links to 2 conditions, with Major Depressive Disorder appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which tACS is the first listed.

NCT03994081 reports a single indexed study location in North Carolina.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT03994081 about?

NCT03994081 is a clinical study titled "Mechanism of Action of tACS for the Treatment of MDD". The purpose of this research study is to use a specific type of non-invasive brain stimulation known as transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) to determine its effects on brain activity (measured with EEG) and mood in patients with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD).

What is the current status of trial NCT03994081?

This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 20 participants. The study started on 2021-06-09. Estimated completion is 2023-06-02.

What conditions does trial NCT03994081 study?

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

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03994081?

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

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03994081?

This trial is sponsored by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, which has 1,109 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT03994081 being conducted?

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

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Where NCT03994081's enrollment target sits among peer trials

20 243rd of 282 higher than 34 of 282 other Major Depressive Disorder trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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

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