Treatment of Depersonalization Disorder With Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) — TMS  

Depersonalization Disorder Clinical Trial

Official title: Treatment of Depersonalization Disorder With Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the clinical efficacy of transcranial magnetic stimulation in the treatment of Depersonalization Disorder (DPD).

Clinical Trial Description

This study is a research trial of an outpatient, non-medication, non-invasive investigational treatment called Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). TMS applies a magnetic field to the brain for a brief period of time. TMS is a procedure that involves 30 minute-long daily sessions every weekday for a series of weeks. The investigators are testing whether TMS can treat Depersonalization Disorder (DPD).

This is an open-label study. All patients will receive active treatment. DPD symptoms will be monitored through weekly self-report questionnaires as well clinical ratings with a doctor. ;

Study Design

Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Depersonalization
• Depersonalization Disorder
• Disease

• NCT number: NCT00529217
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: New York State Psychiatric Institute
• Status: Completed
• Phase: Phase 2
• Start date: May 2006
• Completion date: October 2010