Brain stimulation for thinking, mood, and sleep in mental illness
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests if a gentle electrical device placed on your head (cranial electrotherapy) can improve thinking, mood, and sleep for people living with chronic mental health conditions. It's a non-invasive approach that might help with anxiety or depression without medication side effects.
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Who can take part
- You have a long-term mental health condition (chronic mental illness).
- You have at least mild cognitive function, scoring 16 or higher on a standard thinking test (MMSE).
- You finished at least junior high school (9th grade or equivalent).
- You can speak clearly enough to answer questions about how you feel.
- You are able to sign a consent form and agree to take part in the study.
- You do not have a high risk of harming yourself or others, and you do not have a diagnosed intellectual disability or autism affecting thinking.
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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