Home brain stimulation for depression in borderline personality disorder
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a gentle brain stimulation device (tDCS) used at home can help with depression in people with borderline personality disorder. If you have BPD and current depression, you may be able to participate from home using your smartphone.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old
- You have been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD)
- You are currently experiencing moderate to severe depression
- You have a doctor or therapist overseeing your care and are on stable treatment
- You have a smartphone and internet access, and can pick up and return the study device
- You do not have epilepsy, bipolar disorder, or certain medical conditions affecting the scalp or brain
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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