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Active Not RecruitingNCT01984710

Deep Brain Stimulation for Treatment Resistant Depression With the Medtronic Activa PC+S

This study is active but not recruiting. It focuses on depression and currently lists study information in the United States.

DepressionDeviceFrom 25 Years to 70 Years
In plain English

Key information made simple

This study is looking at whether a digital support tool can help people with Treatment Resistant Depression. Participants receive a study treatment and complete follow-up visits and assessments. Taking part may give some people access to a digital support tool, but direct benefit is not guaranteed.

What to expect

Your next step

The official record suggests a mix of remote and in-person participation through a university, with sites including Emory University in Atlanta. Participation appears to involve assessments along with scans or samples to help researchers understand patterns more clearly. The main fit is usually being able to understand the study and consent and matching the main diagnosis, while common reasons not to take part include safety concerns that need urgent care first and active substance or alcohol problems that could affect the results. The official record does not list a formal phase, which usually means this is focused more on feasibility, delivery, or support than a standard drug-development stage.

Public study data

Key study information

Condition
Treatment Resistant Depression
Study status
Active Not Recruiting
Sponsor / lead affiliation
Emory University
Location / country
United States
Registry
ClinicalTrials.gov
Why this study may matter

Why this study may matter

This study may matter because it adds public evidence around depression. HopeStage presents it as a starting point for understanding the study, checking the official source, and preparing questions with a care team.

Before joining

Questions to ask before joining

Official source

Registry reference

This page links back to the public source record so people can verify details directly with the registry and research team.

If you want the full study description, eligibility criteria, locations, and sponsor information in the original format, this is the place to check before taking the next step.

Open source record
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In practice

For you

Taking part may give access to a new approach being evaluated.

It requires regular visits and structured follow-up.

Mixes in-person and remote participation.

Important

Not medical advice

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Study clarity

Things to check before joining

Sponsor
Emory University
Sponsor type
University
Main activity
brain stimulation
Intervention
Not available
Time commitment
long follow-up or multiple visits
Study phase
Not available
Enrollment
Not available
Recruitment status
Active Not Recruiting
Source
Official registry link
FAQ

Questions about this study

What is Deep Brain Stimulation for Treatment Resistant Depression With the Medtronic Activa PC+S?

This study is exploring brain stimulation for people with depression. Participants may complete study visits, assessments, or follow-up activities defined by the research team. Direct benefit is not guaranteed.

Who is behind this study, and what type of sponsor is it?

This study is sponsored by Emory University. Based on the sponsor name or official registry information, it appears to be a university. You should verify the details in the official registry record.

What does participation involve, what phase is it, and what should I ask about safety?

This study may involve brain stimulation, study visits, and assessments. The time commitment is long follow-up or multiple visits. The study phase is not available in HopeStage data. Check the official source record to see whether a phase is listed. Enrollment is not available in HopeStage data. HopeStage cannot say whether a study is safe or right for you. Before joining, ask the research team about possible risks, time commitment, visits, side effects, compensation, safety monitoring, and whether participation may affect your current care.

Where can I verify the study details?

Use the official source record linked on this page to check the full study description, recruitment status, eligibility criteria, locations, sponsor information, phase, enrollment, contact details, and any listed risks or requirements.

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