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Treatment Resistant Depression Clinical Trial in St Louis, MO

Access cutting-edge treatment resistant depression treatment through this clinical trial at a research site in St Louis. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by Washington University School of Medicine

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Why Participate?

  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to St Louis

    Convenient for MO residents

  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

    Access to innovative therapies

  • Expert Medical Care

    Close monitoring by specialists

  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

Simple Process

  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
  3. 3Visit St Louis site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This Treatment Resistant Depression Study in St Louis

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) alleviates treatment-resistant depression (TRD) through repeated generalized seizures. The goal of this study is to evaluate how ECT impacts sleep-wake regulation and efficiency of information transfer in functional networks in different states of arousal.

Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

Referral for initial ECT index course for Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD), unipolar major depressive disorder or bipolar depression. Historic failure of response or remission to at least two antidepressant medications of sufficient dose and duration will be used for TRD diagnostic.

Exclusion Criteria

Diagnoses of schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorders.
Subjects who are unable to tolerate the Dreem device for sleep recordings will be excluded from the study.

Not sure if you qualify? Submit your interest and a study coordinator will help determine your eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in St Louis?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT05905705) has an active research site in St Louis, MO that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

Still have questions? Our study coordinators are here to help.

Treatment Resistant Depression Treatment Options in St Louis, MO

If you're searching for treatment resistant depression treatment options in St Louis, MO, this clinical trial (NCT05905705) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our St Louis research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced treatment resistant depression specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

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