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Phase 1Completed· 16 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Propofol +2 moredrug
Likely dose
Not stated in record
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NCT04680910Phase 1Completed

Precision Targeting of Propofol-induced Electroencephalographic Slow Waves: a Novel Phase I Paradigm for Treatment-resistant Major Depressive Disorder

Washington University School of Medicine·interventional·Posted Dec 23, 2020·Updated Apr 23, 2026

In Brief

A Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating Propofol, Electroencephalography (EEG), and 1 other intervention for Treatment-resistant Depression. Completed, enrolled 16 participants across 1 site.

Detailed Summary

Our hypothesis is that targeted propofol infusion in treatment-resistant depressed patients will induce slow wave activity during sedation and augment subsequent sleep slow wave activity. We will recruit 15 participants for this open label single arm Phase I trial. All participants will undergo two propofol infusions 2-6 days apart, with each infusion maximizing expression of EEG slow waves. To minimize bias, there will be no specific gender or ethnic background consideration for enrollment. This will be a single site investigation at Washington University Medical Center.

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
CountriesUnited States

Timeline

Phase 1CompletedFinished
202120222023202420252026
First PostedDec 23, 2020
Enrollment StartJan 14, 2021
Primary CompletionJul 1, 2024
Study CompletionSep 21, 2025
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 3.5 yearsPosted 5.5 years ago

Interventions

Propofoldrug

Targeted propofol infusion in TRD patients will induce sedation with maximal expression of EEG slow waves and minimal burst suppression.

Electroencephalography (EEG)other

EEG will be recorded during propofol infusion and during overnight sleep. Sleep EEG data will be acquired for a minimum of one night prior to the first sedation session, providing a baseline measure. Additional overnight sleep recordings will be performed on day of sedation and subsequent nights.

Slow-Wave Activityother

Duration of slow waves during sedation will be evaluated using automated approaches. SWA during sedation will be calculated as the total power in the 0.5-4 Hz frequency band/total time in minutes. SWA during N2/N3 sleep will be calculated as the total power in the 0.5-4 Hz frequency band/total time in minutes in the N2 and N3 sleep stages. Delta sleep ratio will be computed from the SWA measured during the first and second N2/N3 cycles.