Nerve stimulation for depression after spinal cord injury
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests whether gentle nerve stimulation on your ear can reduce both inflammation and depression after a spinal cord injury. It might help people with mild to moderate depression who are already on a stable depression medicine.
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Who can take part
- You have a spinal cord injury, at any level or severity.
- You are 18 years old or older.
- Your score on a depression questionnaire (PHQ-9) is between 5 and 19, meaning mild to moderately severe depression.
- You are on a stable dose of depression medication, if you take any.
- You do not have a pacemaker, cochlear implant, or similar implanted device.
- You do not have epilepsy, a cerebral shunt, a history of suicidal thoughts, severe depression, or a heart condition.
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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