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To investigate the change in brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) between pre and post treatment for patients with depression with either ECT or TMS.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT): blood sample taken from this group at start and after therapy; subjects not randomized to therapy option. | ||
| 2 | Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS): blood sample taken from this group at start and after therapy; subjects not randomized to therapy option. |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Serum levels of BDNF. | pre and post treatment |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Correlation between the change in BDNF levels and illness severity after treatment. | pre and post treatment |
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Inclusion Criteria:
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Adults patients with current major depressive disorder or bipolar depression who are to receive either ECT or TMS.
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Roumen Milev, MD, FRCP(C) | Queen's University | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Providence Care Mental Health Services | Kingston | Ontario | K7L4X3 | Canada |
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| ID | Term |
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| D003863 | Depression |
| ID | Term |
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| D001526 | Behavioral Symptoms |
| D001519 | Behavior |
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