Brain-computer interface test for depression
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests a non-invasive brain-computer interface (BCI) to help people with depression. It may be a good fit for teenagers and adults who are right-handed, Han Chinese, and have moderate to severe depression without other major health problems.
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Who can take part
- You are 12 years old or older, no matter if you are male or female.
- You are right-handed and of Han ethnicity.
- You have been diagnosed with depression and score above 17 on a depression severity scale and below 6 on a mania scale.
- You have completed at least primary school and can understand and agree to the study.
- You cannot have any metal or electronic implants in your body, or a history of brain injury, epilepsy, or serious health issues.
- You cannot be pregnant or breastfeeding, and you cannot have had certain depression treatments (like electroconvulsive therapy or TMS) in the last 6 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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