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NCT04004169 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Closed-Loop Deep Brain Stimulation for Major Depression

A NA study of Major Depressive Disorder, sponsored by Andrew Krystal.

Recruiting
Registry status
NA
Development phase
12
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT04004169 is a NA study of Major Depressive Disorder that is actively recruiting participants, run by Andrew Krystal. The registered enrollment target is 12 participants, below the 377-participant average among 282 other Major Depressive Disorder trials with a reported enrollment target (97% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT04004169, a NA study of Major Depressive Disorder, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Andrew Krystal.

RECRUITING
Registry status
NA
Development phase
12 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

Neurons are specialized types of cells that are responsible for carrying out the functions of the brain. Neurons communicate with electrical signals. In diseases such as major depression this electrical communication can go awry. One way to change brain function is using electrical stimulation to help alter the communication between groups of neurons in the brain. The purpose of this study is to test a personalized approach to brain stimulation as an intervention for depression. The study researchers will use a surgically implanted device to measure each individual's brain activity related to his/her depression. The researchers will then use small electrical impulses to alter that brain activity and measure whether these changes help reduce depression symptoms. This study is intended for patients with major depression whose symptoms have not been adequately treated with currently available therapies. The device used in this study is called the NeuroPace Responsive Neurostimulation (RNS) System. It is currently FDA approved to treat patients with epilepsy. The study will test whether personalized responsive neurostimulation can safely and effectively treat depression.

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • DEVICE Stimulation-ON
  • DEVICE Stimulation-OFF
  • DEVICE Stimulation-ON Active Control

Study Locations (1)

California

  • University of California, San Francisco - San Francisco

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 12 participants
Start Date 2019-07-18
Est. Completion 2035-06-28
Phase NA

Sponsor

Andrew Krystal

2 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT04004169

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT04004169 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 12 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 377-participant average among 282 other Major Depressive Disorder trials with a reported enrollment target (97% lower). The listed sponsor is Andrew Krystal, which has 2 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 1 condition, with Major Depressive Disorder appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions - of which Stimulation-ON is the first listed.

NCT04004169 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include California.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT04004169 about?

NCT04004169 is a clinical study titled "Closed-Loop Deep Brain Stimulation for Major Depression". Neurons are specialized types of cells that are responsible for carrying out the functions of the brain. Neurons communicate with electrical signals. In diseases such as major depression this electrical communication can go awry. One way to change brain function is using electrical stimulation to he...

What is the current status of trial NCT04004169?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 12 participants. The study started on 2019-07-18. Estimated completion is 2035-06-28.

What conditions does trial NCT04004169 study?

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

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04004169?

The interventions under investigation include: Stimulation-ON (DEVICE), Stimulation-OFF (DEVICE), Stimulation-ON Active Control (DEVICE).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04004169?

This trial is sponsored by Andrew Krystal, which has 2 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT04004169 being conducted?

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

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