NCT06562153 · Medical University of South Carolina
fMRI Accelerated TMS Depression
What this study is about
This study aims to investigate whether phenotypic-related brain states revealed by a novel INSCAPE ("Individualized Network-based Single-frame Coactivation Pattern Estimation") neuroimaging method in Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) patients can track brain recovery of MDD patients over an accelerated antidepressant transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) treatment.
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This study aims to investigate whether phenotypic-related brain states revealed by a novel INSCAPE ("Individualized Network-based Single-frame Coactivation Pattern Estimation") neuroimaging method in Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) patients can track brain recovery of MDD patients over an accelerated antidepressant transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) treatment.
Interventions
OTHER
Neuroimaging with Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
MRI will be used to observe brain states over time.
Primary outcome measures
Dynamic brain state change after 5-day transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) treatment compared to baseline
Time frame: 5 days
Two magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans will be collected at baseline and after the course of 5-day TMS treatment. A neuroimaging analysis method called "INSCAPE" will be used to get the dynamic brain state from the MRI data. The changes in brain states between baseline and after treatment MRI data will be calculated as the outcome measure.
Who can participate
This study lists these criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov. A study coordinator reviews eligibility during screening — this page does not determine whether you qualify.
Inclusion criteria
- Have the capacity and ability to provide one's own consent in English and sign the informed consent document.
- DSM-IV diagnosis of MDD
Exclusion criteria
- Unable to speak English.
- Contraindicated for MRI.
- Any current or recent untreated medical, neurological, or psychiatric conditions
- Metal implant devices in the head, heart, or neck.
- History of brain surgery.
- History of cortisol medication use or electroconvulsive therapy.
- Comorbidity with other psychiatric/neurological illnesses or personality disorders
- History of myocardial infarction or arrhythmia, bradycardia.
- Personal history of head injury, concussion, or self-report of moderate to severe traumatic brain injury.
- Individuals suffering from frequent/severe headaches.
- Moderate to severe alcohol or substance use disorder.
Where
- Charleston, South Carolina
Collaborators
Foundation for the Advancement of Clinical TMS
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Data: ClinicalTrials.gov · synced Oct 16, 2025 · Source of record for eligibility and locations