Skip to content

Effects of different doses of intermittent theta-burst stimulation in depressive disorders

Effects of different doses of intermittent theta-burst stimulation in depressive disorders

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2300068244
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2023-02-12
Start date
2022-02-22
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-03

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

Conditions

Major depressive disorder, Bipolar II disorder

Interventions

Five sessions for 5 consecutive days:The iTBS protocol was delivered at 80% of the resting motor threshold (RMT), consisting of triplet bursts at 50 Hz, repeated at 5 Hz (2 seconds on and 8 seconds of
Ten sessions for 5 consecutive days:The iTBS protocol was delivered at 80% of the resting motor threshold (RMT), consisting of triplet bursts at 50 Hz, repeated at 5 Hz (2 seconds on and 8 seconds off

Sponsors

the Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 60 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: (1) age between 18 and 60 years old; (2) at least a junior high school education and be able to read and understand consent forms and questionnaires independently; (3)right-handedness; (4) currently experiencing a depressive episode as part of either major depressive disorder (MDD) or bipolar II disorder as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), with the diagnosis confirmed by two psychiatrists who had received consistency training using the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-5; (5) having a Hamilton depression Rating Scale (HAMD) score = 17 at screening; (6) receiving a stable antidepressant medication regimen for = 8 weeks before screening and have not responded to at least one adequate antidepressant trial;

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Any lifetime psychiatric disorder other than MDD and bipolar II disorder; 2. Current severe suicidal ideation or recent suicide attempt; 3. Organic brain diseases or serious systemic diseases (including rheumatic immune system diseases, endocrine and metabolic diseases, and nervous system diseases); 4. Contraindications to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or electroencephalography (EEG); 5. Color blindness or inability to complete neurocognitive testing; 6. Pregnancy or breastfeeding; 7. A positive urine drug screen or abnormal thyroid function tests; 8. Having a history of seizure; 9. Receiving physical therapies such as electroconvulsive therapy or rTMS within six month; 10. Alcohol or substance dependence; 11. Receiving anticoagulants (e.g. heparin, warfarin), glucocorticoids, or treatment for thyroid diseases within the past 3 months; 12. Having used psychoactive substances (e.g.,cocaine); 13. Receiving similar neurocognitive assessment within the past 12 months.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Changes in HAMD-17 scores between time point;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
remission rate;response rate;Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale;Hamilton Rating Scale For Anxiety;9-item Patient Health Questionnaire, PHQ-9;Beck Scale for Suicide Ideation;Concise Health Risk Tracking Scale, CHRT-SR;Neuropsychological cognitive function tests;The Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology;Snaith-Hamilton Pleasure Scale;Athens Insomnia Scale;Connor-Davidson resilience scale;Perceived Stress Scale;Concise Associated Symptoms Track,, CAST-SR;Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7, GAD-7;Adverse Event Record Form,AERF;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactLingjiang Li

the Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University

llj2920@163.com+86 138 0731 4575

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026