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Testing a headband that sends brain pulses for depression

Moderate DepressionSevere Depressive Episode Without Psychotic SymptomsRecurrent Depressive Disorder, Current Episode ModerateRecurrent Depressive Disorder, Current Episode Severe Without Psychotic Symptoms

Part of Mental health clinical trials.

This study tests a new headband that sends gentle electrical pulses to the brain (T-PEMF) to lift depression. You might join if you have moderate to severe depression and don't have certain other conditions or implants.

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Phase
N/A
Enrollment
117 people
Ages
18 years to 65 years
Study type
Interventional

Who can take part

  • You have been diagnosed with moderate to severe depression (without signs of psychosis).
  • You do not have suicidal thoughts that would make the study unsafe for you.
  • You do not have bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, dementia, or another serious brain condition.
  • You have no metal implants like a pacemaker or cochlear implant in your head or body.
  • If you are female and could become pregnant, you must have a negative pregnancy test and use effective birth control during the study.
  • You can speak and understand Danish (since the study is run in Denmark).

View the official record on ClinicalTrials.gov

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