Sequential Bilateral Accelerated Theta Burst Stimulation in Adolescents With Suicidal Ideation

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age12-18
SponsorMayo Clinic

About this trial

The purpose of this study is to gather information regarding the use of a new type of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) called theta burst stimulation (TBS) for suicidal ideation in adolescents with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). The investigators hope to learn if this TMS treatment improves suicidal ideation over 10 days and clinical outcomes over 1 year of follow-up.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Inpatients or outpatients

Voluntary clinical patient with the capacity to assent to treatment and a parent or legal guardian with the capacity to consent

Female or male

12-18 years of age

Disqualifiers

Diagnosis of a psychotic disorder, bipolar disorder, anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, substance use disorders within the past year (with the exception of caffeine and tobacco).

Intelligent quotient less than 70 (if there is a clinical concern, subjects will be psychometrically assessed with the Slosson Intelligence Test, Revised).123

Positive urine drug screen at baseline

Seizure history

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • MagVenture TMS Therapy System w/Theta Burst Stimulation
  • Sham MagVenture TMS Therapy System w/Theta Burst Stimulation

Treatment groups

80 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Mayo Clinic

Lead sponsor

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Collaborator