Enhancing deep sleep to help depression
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a gentle brain stimulation method (called transcranial electrical stimulation) during sleep to see if it can improve deep sleep and help with depression symptoms. It is for adults with moderate depression who also have some memory or thinking complaints.
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Who can take part
- You must be able to do an overnight sleep study, which involves sleeping with a cap that records your brain waves.
- You must have moderate depression (as assessed by a doctor).
- You must have told your doctor about problems with memory, focus, or thinking.
- You cannot have certain medical conditions like epilepsy, Parkinson's, or a history of serious head injury or stroke.
- You cannot have metal or an implanted device in your head, and you cannot be pregnant.
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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