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NCT04278521 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Mechanism of Action of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

A NA study of Depression and Major Depressive Disorder, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital.

Active
Registry status
NA
Development phase
54
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT04278521 is a NA study of Depression and Major Depressive Disorder that is active but no longer recruiting, run by Massachusetts General Hospital. The registered enrollment target is 54 participants, below the 786-participant average among 679 other Depression trials with a reported enrollment target (93% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT04278521, a NA study of Depression and Major Depressive Disorder, is active but no longer recruiting, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital.

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
Registry status
NA
Development phase
54 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

This is an observational neuroimaging study assessing the effects of TMS on the brains of patients with unipolar depression.

Interventions

  • DEVICE Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

Study Locations (1)

Massachusetts

  • Massachusetts General Hospital - Boston

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 54 participants
Start Date 2011-11
Est. Completion 2026-06
Phase NA

Sponsor

Massachusetts General Hospital

2,032 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT04278521

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT04278521 describes a study currently listed as active not recruiting, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 54 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 (93% lower). The listed sponsor is Massachusetts General Hospital, which has 2,032 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 Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation is the first listed.

NCT04278521 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Massachusetts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT04278521 about?

NCT04278521 is a clinical study titled "Mechanism of Action of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation". This is an observational neuroimaging study assessing the effects of TMS on the brains of patients with unipolar depression.

What is the current status of trial NCT04278521?

This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 54 participants. The study started on 2011-11. Estimated completion is 2026-06.

What conditions does trial NCT04278521 study?

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

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04278521?

The interventions under investigation include: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (DEVICE).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04278521?

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

Where is trial NCT04278521 being conducted?

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

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