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NCT04680910 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 1

Slow Wave Induction by Propofol to Eliminate Depression (SWIPED) I

A Phase 1 study of Treatment-Resistant Depression, sponsored by Washington University School of Medicine.

Active
Registry status
Phase 1
Development phase
15
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT04680910: Active Phase 1 study of Treatment-Resistant Depression, sponsored by Washington University School of Medicine.

NCT04680910 is a Phase 1 study of Treatment-Resistant Depression that is active but no longer recruiting, run by Washington University School of Medicine. The registered enrollment target is 15 participants, below the 374-participant average among 54 other Treatment-Resistant Depression trials with a reported enrollment target (96% 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

NCT04680910, a Phase 1 study of Treatment-Resistant Depression, is active but no longer recruiting, sponsored by Washington University School of Medicine.

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
Registry status
Phase 1
Development phase
15 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

Our hypothesis is that targeted propofol infusion in treatment-resistant depressed patients will induce slow wave activity during sedation and augment subsequent sleep slow wave activity. We will recruit 15 participants for this open label single arm Phase I trial. All participants will undergo two propofol infusions 2-6 days apart, with each infusion maximizing expression of EEG slow waves. To minimize bias, there will be no specific gender or ethnic background consideration for enrollment. This will be a single site investigation at Washington University Medical Center.

Primary Outcome

Adverse events and serious adverse events, including incidence, severity, and likelihood of relation to intervention. Evaluate whether serial propofol infusions are safe (\<5% serious adverse events directly attributable to infusions)

Interventions

  • DRUG Propofol
  • DIAGNOSTIC_TEST Electroencephalography (EEG)
  • DIAGNOSTIC_TEST Slow-Wave Activity

Study Locations (1)

Missouri

  • Washington University School of Medicine/Barnes-Jewish Hospital - St Louis

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 15 participants
Start Date 2021-01-14
Est. Completion 2025-07-01
Phase Phase 1

What the registry record for NCT04680910 still lists

NCT04680910 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 15 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 374-participant average among 54 other Treatment-Resistant Depression trials with a reported enrollment target (96% lower).

The record links to 1 condition, with Treatment-Resistant Depression appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions - of which Propofol is the first listed.

NCT04680910 reports a single indexed study location in Missouri.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT04680910 about?

NCT04680910 is a clinical study titled "Slow Wave Induction by Propofol to Eliminate Depression (SWIPED) I". Our hypothesis is that targeted propofol infusion in treatment-resistant depressed patients will induce slow wave activity during sedation and augment subsequent sleep slow wave activity. We will recruit 15 participants for this open label single arm Phase I trial. All participants will undergo two ...

What is the current status of trial NCT04680910?

This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a Phase 1 study. The enrollment target is 15 participants. The study started on 2021-01-14. Estimated completion is 2025-07-01.

What conditions does trial NCT04680910 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Treatment-Resistant Depression.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04680910?

The interventions under investigation include: Propofol (DRUG), Electroencephalography (EEG) (DIAGNOSTIC_TEST), Slow-Wave Activity (DIAGNOSTIC_TEST).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04680910?

This trial is sponsored by Washington University School of Medicine, which has 1,502 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT04680910 being conducted?

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

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Where NCT04680910's enrollment target sits among peer trials

15 45th of 54 higher than 9 of 54 other Treatment-Resistant Depression trials

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

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