Brain stimulation with tDCS for moderate depression
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a noninvasive brain stimulation called tDCS can improve depression symptoms. It also uses MRI scans, aiming to understand how brain changes may relate to symptom improvement.
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Who can take part
- Be age 20 to 55 and able to give informed consent
- Have moderate depression symptoms (Hamilton depression score 17 to under 24)
- Take antidepressants that stay the same for at least 6 weeks (or no antidepressants yet)
- Live in or near UCLA (within 1 hour driving) and work at UCLA
- Not be pregnant, and speak English well enough for questionnaires
- Be able to safely do tDCS and MRI (no contraindications like certain metal implants)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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