Heart-guided brain stimulation for depression
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS, guided by your heart rate, can help improve depression symptoms. If you have mild to moderate depression and are not on medication, you may be eligible.
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Who can take part
- You have mild to moderate depression (score between 14 and 28 on a depression questionnaire).
- You are not currently taking any antidepressant, antipsychotic, mood stabilizer, or stimulant medications.
- You do not have a serious heart condition, and you are not taking heart medications (like beta-blockers or calcium channel blockers).
- You have no metal implants in your head or neck, and no history of seizures in the last 5 years.
- You are not pregnant or planning to get pregnant during the study.
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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