Can brain stimulation help older adults with depression and loneliness?
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a gentle brain stimulation technique called tDCS (transcranial direct current stimulation) can reduce loneliness in older adults with depression. It involves wearing a headband during sessions and comparing results to a placebo group.
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Who can take part
- You are 60 years or older.
- You feel very lonely often (score above 43 on a loneliness scale).
- You have been diagnosed with major depression by a doctor.
- You are not currently having thoughts of suicide or self-harm.
- You do not have a serious brain disease like Alzheimer's or Parkinson's.
- You do not have metal implants in your head, neck, or chest, and you don't have a pacemaker.
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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