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NCT05725239 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
taVNS or TMS or Both for Depression
A NA study of Depression, sponsored by Medical University of South Carolina.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 24
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT05725239 is a NA study of Depression that is actively recruiting participants, run by Medical University of South Carolina. The registered enrollment target is 24 participants, below the 786-participant average among 679 other Depression trials with a reported enrollment target (97% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.
The verdict
NCT05725239, a NA study of Depression, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Medical University of South Carolina.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 24 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The purpose of the research is to test out a combined treatment for depression where the investigators stimulate a nerve in the ear while at the same time stimulate the brain with magnets. These treatments are called transcutaneous (through the skin) auricular (ear) vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) and transcranial (through the skull) magnetic stimulation (TMS). For participants who already have a cervical VNS device, the investigators will not change their treatment and will use this in place of the taVNS. The investigators think this combined method might treat depressive symptoms better than either alone. This study is in person at the Institute of Psychiatry in downtown Charleston on the MUSC campus. First, participants will have a screening session and then will have 6 treatment days total where participants will receive either VNS treatment alone, TMS treatment alone, or both at the same time. The treatment that participants start with will be randomized, and they will have 2 treatment days of each combination.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DEVICE Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
- DEVICE Vagus Nerve Stimulation
Study Locations (1)
South Carolina
- Medical University of South Carolina Institute of Psychiatry - Charleston
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 24 participants |
| Start Date | 2023-03-14 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-07-01 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT05725239
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT05725239 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 24 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 (97% lower). The listed sponsor is Medical University of South Carolina, which has 755 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 1 condition, with Depression appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation is the first listed.
NCT05725239 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include South Carolina.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT05725239 about?
NCT05725239 is a clinical study titled "taVNS or TMS or Both for Depression". The purpose of the research is to test out a combined treatment for depression where the investigators stimulate a nerve in the ear while at the same time stimulate the brain with magnets. These treatments are called transcutaneous (through the skin) auricular (ear) vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) a...
What is the current status of trial NCT05725239?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 24 participants. The study started on 2023-03-14. Estimated completion is 2026-07-01.
What conditions does trial NCT05725239 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Depression.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT05725239?
The interventions under investigation include: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (DEVICE), Vagus Nerve Stimulation (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT05725239?
This trial is sponsored by Medical University of South Carolina, which has 755 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT05725239 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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