Testing a new brain stimulation for bipolar depression
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests a new type of brain stimulation called temporal interference stimulation to see if it can safely and effectively improve symptoms of bipolar depression. It may be an option for people who are not taking medication or who are willing to stop their current medication for a short time.
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Who can take part
- Have a diagnosis of bipolar depression (currently in a depressed episode)
- Be right-handed and have completed at least 9 years of school
- Not be currently taking psychiatric medication, or be willing to stop medication for 2 weeks before starting the study
- Have no metal or electronic devices in your body (like a pacemaker or cochlear implant)
- Never have had brain stimulation treatments like electroconvulsive therapy or transcranial magnetic stimulation
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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