Personalized brain stimulation help for bipolar depression anhedonia
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at using brain scans to better tailor transcranial direct current stimulation (a noninvasive brain stimulation) for people with bipolar depression who feel little pleasure. It aims to see whether matching the stimulation to your brain signals can improve symptoms like anhedonia.
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Who can take part
- You have bipolar disorder and currently feel significant loss of pleasure
- Your depression symptoms are mild (not severe or overwhelming)
- You have not used drugs recently (alcohol or nicotine are allowed) and no current substance dependence
- You do not have neurological problems like epilepsy, stroke, or traumatic brain injury
- You don’t have a serious, life-threatening illness not related to mental health
- You have no scalp/head metal or other reasons you cannot safely do tDCS
Quick eligibility check
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