Clinical Trials in France / NCT06085950
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Transcranial Ultrasonic Stimulation in Treatment-resistant Depression : an Open-label Pilot Trial
NCT06085950 · tracked via the Priya Life Science France tracker
Condition(s) studied
Treatment Resistant Depression
Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)
Transcranial Ultrasonic Stimulation prototype
Transcranial Ultrasonic Stimulation prototype: Transcranial Ultrasonic Stimulation prototype delivers personalized low-intensity ultrasound stimulation
Study summary
The primary objective of this study is to optimize the protocol for the TUS administration in patients with TRD while gaining an initial impression of treatment efficacy.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age between 18 and 75 years,
* Diagnosis of major depressive episode (MDE) as part of major depressive disorder as defined by DSM-5 criteria
* Severe MDE (HDRS-17\> 20)
* Drug resistance to at least two well-conducted antidepressant treatment lines
* With stable antidepressant treatment for at least 4 weeks before inclusion
* Benefiting from a social security scheme
* Having given their consent to participate
Exclusion Criteria:
* Psychiatric history other than a mood disorder
* Neurological history, including epilepsy and intracerebral calcifications
* History of substance use disorder other than tobacco
* Contraindication to brain MRI (pacemaker, neurostimulator, injury from metallic shine, …)
* Compulsory psychiatric care
* Protected adults, people under legal safeguard
* Pregnant or breastfeeding woman
* Women of childbearing age who do not have a negative pregnancy test and are not using contraception
Primary outcome measure(s)
- Percent change in the Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Scale (MADRS) score from baseline to primary endpoint — Pre-treatment and Day 5 from start of intervention
MADRS is a ten item diagnostic questionnaire used to measure the severity of depressive symptoms in patients with mood disorders. Scale range - 0 to 60 with higher score indicative of greater depressive symptomology.
Trial sites (1)
| Facility | City | Region | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GHU Sainte-Anne | Paris | France | Recruiting |
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Official registry record
This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
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