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NCT04263285 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Treatment of Depression Post-SCI

A NA study of Depression and Spinal Cord Injuries, sponsored by Medical University of South Carolina.

Recruiting
Registry status
NA
Development phase
14
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT04263285 is a NA study of Depression and Spinal Cord Injuries that is actively recruiting participants, run by Medical University of South Carolina. The registered enrollment target is 14 participants, below the 786-participant average among 679 other Depression trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT04263285, a NA study of Depression and Spinal Cord Injuries, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Medical University of South Carolina.

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

Study Summary

Depression is more common after a spinal cord injury (SCI) than in the general population. Unfortunately, it is unknown how depression is typically treated in individuals with SCI or if commonly used treatment methods are effective. This study will investigate the safety and impact of a novel method for treating depression called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS). rTMS is a type of non-invasive brain stimulation. Fourteen individuals with a cervical or thoracic level SCI and depression will complete an approved treatment plan using rTMS. Participants will be treated using rTMS five days a week for four weeks. After four weeks of treatment, the study team will review the safety of rTMS and assess changes in depressive symptoms. If the results are positive, larger studies can be designed to develop better treatment options for individuals with SCI and depression.

Interventions

  • DEVICE rTMS

Study Locations (1)

South Carolina

  • Medical University of South Carolina - Charleston

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 14 participants
Start Date 2026-10
Est. Completion 2029-09
Phase NA

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT04263285

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT04263285 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 14 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 (98% lower). The listed sponsor is Medical University of South Carolina, which has 755 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 2 conditions, with Depression appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which rTMS is the first listed.

NCT04263285 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include South Carolina.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT04263285 about?

NCT04263285 is a clinical study titled "Treatment of Depression Post-SCI". Depression is more common after a spinal cord injury (SCI) than in the general population. Unfortunately, it is unknown how depression is typically treated in individuals with SCI or if commonly used treatment methods are effective. This study will investigate the safety and impact of a novel method...

What is the current status of trial NCT04263285?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 14 participants. The study started on 2026-10. Estimated completion is 2029-09.

What conditions does trial NCT04263285 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Depression, Spinal Cord Injuries.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04263285?

The interventions under investigation include: rTMS (DEVICE).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04263285?

This trial is sponsored by Medical University of South Carolina, which has 755 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT04263285 being conducted?

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

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