Efficacy Study of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

February 27, 2012 updated by: Joaquim Brasil-Neto, University of Brasilia

A Randomized Double-blind Trial of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Obsessive -Compulsive Disorder With Three Months Follow-up

This study aimed at verifying whether sessions of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation over a certain brain area (the supplementary motor area) could be useful in the relief of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder symptoms.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Patients were randomly administered either real (n = 12) or sham (n = 10) rTMS, once a day, 5 days a week, for 2 weeks. Randomization was performed according to a computer-generated schedule. Subjects and scale-rater physician were blind to treatment status of individuals. Only the rTMS administrator was aware of group allocations. Treatment response was assessed by self-and clinician-rated scales before treatment, immediately after treatment and 3 months thereafter, with the same examiner following a subject throughout the study. All patients included in the study had failed adequate pharmacological treatment for at least 2 antiobsessional drugs. Their prescription drugs were continued without change in dosage regimens throughout the study.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

22

Phase

  • Phase 2

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Brazil
    • DF
      • Brasília, DF, Brazil, 70000-000
        • Laboratory of Neurosciences and Behavior, Biology Institute, University of Brasília

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 60 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • age 18 to 60 years
  • diagnosis of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) according to DSM-IV-TR criteria and having OCD of at least moderate severity (YBOCS score of 16 or above).

Exclusion Criteria:

  • subjects with comorbid psychiatric disorders (except depression - HAM-D ) or history of drug abuse
  • significant head injury, or of any neurosurgical procedure
  • pregnant women
  • patients with metal implants or illnesses that prevent attendance to sessions
  • patients with a history of seizure or bearing pacemakers

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Double

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Active Comparator: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
Actual transcranial magnetic stimulation of supplementary motor areas bilaterally.
Device: Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS)
rTMS was administered by means of a NEURO-MS (NEUROSOFT LTD®, Russia) with a focal 8-shaped 70 mm coil. Stimulation parameters were 1-Hz, 20-min trains (1200 pulses/day) at 100% of resting MT, once a day, 5 days a week, for 2 weeks.
Other Names:
  • Neuro-MS Transcranial Magnetic Stimulator
Sham Comparator: Sham Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
Sham transcranial magnetic stimulation over the supplementary motor areas.
Device: Sham repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation
The sham treatment was performed using the Neurosoft ® sham coil. A metal plate placed inside this coil prevents the magnetic field from stimulating the cortex. This coil looks and sounds like an active coil.
Other Names:
  • Neurosoft sham coil

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Changes in Y-BOCS scale scores relative to baseline
Time Frame: assessments were at baseline, at 2 weeks and at 3 months
Y-BOCS: Yale-Brown Obsessive-Compulsive Scale
assessments were at baseline, at 2 weeks and at 3 months

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

University of Brasilia

Investigators

  • Study Director: Joaquim Brasil-Neto, MD, PhD, University of Brasilia

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

May 1, 2011

Primary Completion (Actual)

September 1, 2011

Study Completion (Actual)

September 1, 2011

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

February 15, 2012

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 27, 2012

First Posted (Estimate)

February 28, 2012

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

February 28, 2012

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 27, 2012

Last Verified

February 1, 2012

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 49/09

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