Study of the Effectiveness of Vestibular Stimulation as a Coadjuvant Treatment in Major Depression

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Depression; Major Depression; Vestibular Disorders

• Registration Number: NCT01399671
• Lead Sponsor: Fuerza Aérea de Chile

Brief Summary

Major depression is characterized by vestibular anomalies. The investigators hypothesized that vestibular stimulation will improve depression symptoms in major depression patients.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2011-03
• Study Start: 2011-03
• Study First Submitted: 2011-07-12
• Study First Submitted QC: 2011-07-20
• Study First Posted: 2011-07-22
• Primary Completion: 2012-01
• Study Completion: 2012-01
• Last Update Submitted: 2012-03-02
• Last Update Posted: 2012-03-05

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 80

Inclusion Criteria

• major depression patients,
• actual Hamilton score > 14

Exclusion Criteria

• pregnant,
• neurological disorders,
• epilepsy,
• bipolar disorder,
• schizophrenia,
• anorexia,
• bulimia.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Hamilton depression rating score	1 month after the treatment start

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Centro de Medicina Aeroespacial; 🇨🇱 Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile