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Fisher Wallace Neurostimulation & Depression Study

NCT04541563 · tracked via the Priya Life Science USA tracker
Sponsor
Phase
Not applicable
Started
2020-08-24
Last updated
2021-02-11

Condition(s) studied

Major Depressive Disorder

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Fisher Wallace Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulator Device

Fisher Wallace Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulator Device: Fisher Wallace Stimulator®, a patented cranial electrotherapy stimulation device that was cleared by the FDA in 1991 for the treatment of depression, anxiety and insomnia.

Study summary

Examine the safety and effectiveness of the Fisher Wallace Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulator Device on Major Depressive Disorder using two 20-minute per day treatment sessions over eight weeks.

Eligibility

Sex
ALL
Min age
21 Years
Max age
—
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Inclusion criteria: * Age greater than or equal to 21 * US resident * Can receive packages to their home via UPS/Fedex/USPS * Major Depressive Disorder * PHQ-8 Score greater than 10 (show some signs of mild to moderate depression) * PHQ-8 Score less than 20 (given remote study serious depressed should be excluded) * Read/write English * have not contemplated suicide in the past year * not been institutionalized for mental health issues. * not currently experiencing problems with alcohol or drug abuse * can commit to not drinking alcohol 4 hours before bedtime for the duration of the study * can commit to two (2) 20 minute sessions per day for 8 weeks * has not used a brain stimulation treatment in one year * no suspected or known history of heart disease * no pacemaker * not under medical supervision for other serious medical condition * not taking opioids * is a resident of states in which we have licensed medical professionals

Primary outcome measure(s)

  • Change in Beck Depression Inventory Score Baseline vs week 4 — Week 4
    Change in depression symptoms from baseline to treatment week 4 in immediate versus delayed arm. Lower scores show improvement in depression symptoms.

Trial sites (1)

FacilityCityRegionStatus
ProofPilot (Remote Virtual Trial) New York New York

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Official registry record

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