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Study on the Brain Mechanism of Modafinil as a Synergist for Different Subtypes of Depression

Study on the Brain Mechanism of Modafinil as a Synergist for Different Subtypes of Depression

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2000038989
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2020-10-12
Start date
2018-07-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-01-11

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Depression

Interventions

chronic MDD:modafinil
Refractory depression:modafinil
Chronic MDD control group:Modafinil placebo
Refractory depression control group:Modafinil placebo

Sponsors

The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria for patients with chronic MDD: 1. Patients who meet the diagnostic criteria of dsm-5 for persistent depressive disorder have a course of more than 2 years; 2. Patients with Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAMD-17) score >= 17; 3. Patients who have received sufficient antidepressants for at least 12 weeks; 4. Patients aged 18-45 years; 5. Right handed patients; 6. Fully understand the purpose, method, process, possible discomfort and risk of the experiment, and sign the informed consent. Criteria for TRD patients: (1) According to the dsm-5 diagnostic criteria for depression, the course of disease was more than 2 years; (2) Two or more antidepressants with different mechanisms have been used for 4 weeks and still meet the dsm-5 criteria for depressive episode; (3) They were 18-45 years old; (4) Right handed; (5) Fully understand the purpose, method, experimental process, possible discomfort and risk of the experimental project, and sign the informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients who are suffering from or have suffered from serious physical diseases in the past; 2. Patients with dsm-5 schizophrenia, substance abuse and dependence, mental retardation, bipolar disorder, etc.; 3. Patients with metal implants in the body.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
HAMD score reduction rate;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
EEG;MRI;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactWeihui Li

The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University

weihui_li@csu.edu.cn+86 13574161546

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026