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The purpose of this study is to investigate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of two dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) protocols to alleviate symptoms of depression in United States (U.S.) military service members and veterans with a history of concussion/mild traumatic brain injury (TBI).
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In United States Military personnel, rates of depression may increase after mild traumatic brain injury, or concussion. rTMS may hold a therapeutic potential for alleviating symptoms of depression after concussion. This study is a randomized, double-blind, Bayesian adaptive trial aimed at determining the safety, efficacy, and tolerability of individualized connectome targeted (ICT)-accelerated intermittent Theta Burst Stimulation (aiTBS) and scalp-targeted aiTBS for the treatment of depressive symptoms in a properly powered sample of current and former US military service members with a history of concussion.
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Age 18-55 at the time of consent. Older individuals will not be enrolled in this initial trial for reasons of safety and expected reduced efficacy.
Current or former US military service member eligible for care at a Military Treatment Facility (MTF) or Veterans Administration Medical Center (VAMC.)
Able to provide written, informed consent in English .
Self-reported or medically diagnosed history of concussion (synonymous with "mild TBI.") >6 months, but <26 years prior to consent, defined based on the DoD/VA definition:
Positive Loss of Consciousness of <30 minutes as confirmed by the TBI Screener and/or medical records and/or;
Positive Alteration of Consciousness of <24 hours as confirmed by the TBI Screener and/or medical records and/or;
Positive Post-traumatic Amnesia of 0 to 1 day as confirmed by the TBI Screener and/or medical records.
Baseline MADRS >13 at the time of screening indicating at least mild-moderate depressive symptoms.
Maintained a steady psychotropic medication regimen for six weeks and a steady behavioral therapy regimen for twelve weeks prior to enrollment in the study.
Female participants with child-bearing potential must agree to use an effective method of birth control during the course of the study.
Under the care of a primary care and/or behavioral health provider.
Exclusion criteria
Elevated risk of seizures at the time of rTMS including any of the following:
Contraindications to awake 3T MRI without contrast at the time of the Baseline MRI according to site radiology department criteria.
Severe claustrophobia interfering with medication/sedation-free 3T closed-bore MRI.
Intracranial lesion that would produce an artifact that would compromise the integrity of rsfMRI data.
History of severe or recent uncontrolled heart disease.
Presence of a cardiac pacemaker or intracardiac lines.
Any implant, prosthesis or other permanent alteration of the body (such as implanted neurostimulators and medication pumps) that, in the opinion of the investigator, would be unsafe with MRI or TMS or that would produce an artifact that would compromise the integrity of data.
Presence of rapidly progressive illnesses such as late-stage cancer, neurodegenerative conditions, major organ failure, etc.
History of Bipolar Disorder or Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders.
Current evidence of substance-induced mood disorder, active psychosis, or depression secondary to general medical illness other than TBI.
Severe or uncontrolled substance use.
Concomitant or lifetime history of receiving open-label TMS, due to issues preserving blinding.
Concomitant or recent history (within 12 weeks prior to enrollment) of receiving other neurostimulatory treatment, including but not limited to transcranial direct current (tDCS), transcranial alternating current (tACS), alpha stim, or electroconvulsive therapy.
Suicide attempt within six months prior to enrollment.
Right upper extremity amputation or other condition precluding left motor threshold calibration.
Unable to complete timeline of study (e.g., planned hospitalization partway through the study period.)
Prisoner, or other legally restricted freedom of movement and participation.
Any other considerations that, in the opinion of the investigators, may adversely affect participant safety, participation, or the scientific validity of the data being collected (e.g., erratic or unreliable responses, inconsistent communication, inability to remain on a steady neurotropic medication and/or behavioral therapy regimen over the course of the Randomization phase of the study.)
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Elizabeth N Diaz Nelson, MPH
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