iLAST for Depression
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
Background: Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is used to treat people with severe depression. During ECT, the brain is given electric pulses that cause a seizure. Although it is effective, it can cause side effects, including memory loss. Researchers want to study a new way to give ECT called iLAST. Objective: To see if iLAST is safe and feasible in treating depression. Eligibility: People ages 22 70 years old who have major depressive disorder and are eligible for ECT Design: Participants will be screened under protocol 01-M-0254. This includes: Medical and psychiatric history and exam Blood and urine tests Participants will be inpatients at the Clinical Center. They study has 3 phases and will last up to 20 weeks. Phase I will last 1 week. It includes: MRI: Participants will lie in a scanner that takes pictures of the body MEG: A cone over the participant s head will record brain activity. TMS: A wire coil placed on the participant s scalp will produce an electrical current to affect brain activity. SEP: An electrode on the participant s wrist will give a small electrical shock to test nerve function. Phase II will last 2 and a half weeks. It includes: Seven sessions of iLAST under general anesthesia. Participants may also get standard ECT. EEG: A small electrode placed on the participant s scalp will record brain waves. Interviews about mood, symptoms, and side effects. Participants facial expressions may be video recorded. TMS Phase III will last at least 1 week. It will include: MRI EEG TMS MEG Standard ECT if needed. Participants will have sessions every other day, 3 times a week.
Do I have to stop taking my current medications for the trial?
You must be on a stable dose of all psychotropic medications for 4 weeks before the trial and cannot change them during the experimental phase unless advised by the Investigator.
What data supports the idea that iLAST for Depression is an effective treatment?
The available research does not provide any data on iLAST for Depression. Instead, it focuses on treatments for epilepsy, discussing the effectiveness of different drug therapies for managing seizures. Therefore, there is no information here to support the effectiveness of iLAST for Depression.12345
What safety data exists for iLAST or related therapies for depression?
Eligibility Criteria
Adults aged 22-70 with major depressive disorder eligible for ECT can join this trial. They must understand the study, consent to it, follow a strict treatment schedule, and not change their psychiatric medications during Phase II. Women of childbearing age should use birth control and have a negative pregnancy test.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) (Procedure)
- Individualized Low Amplitude Seizure Therapy (iLAST) (Procedure)
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) (Procedure)