Brain stimulation for teens who hurt themselves
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a gentle, non-invasive form of brain stimulation called HD-tACS can help teens who hurt themselves without meaning to die. The stimulation uses electrodes on the scalp to aim electrical signals at specific brain areas, and it is given over several sessions to see if it reduces the urge to self-harm.
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Who can take part
- You are between 12 and 18 years old.
- You have hurt yourself without the intent to die at least once in the past 6 months.
- Your medication has been the same for the past 4 weeks (or any changes are at a very low dose).
- You do not have serious medical conditions like epilepsy, a recent head injury, or metal implants in your body.
- You have not had brain stimulation therapy or certain seizure medications in the past 3 months.
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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