Brain stimulation for teens with depression
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests if a gentle electrical brain stimulation called tACS can help teens with depression who are already on stable medication. The treatment is added to their usual medication to see if it improves mood.
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Who can take part
- You are between 12 and 18 years old.
- You have depression and have been on a stable medication for at least 4 weeks.
- You are not currently using any other brain-stimulation treatments like ECT, TMS, or tDCS.
- You do not have other major psychiatric conditions (anxiety disorders are okay).
- You do not have a history of seizures, severe head injury, or certain medical conditions like epilepsy or thyroid disease.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and do not have metal implants that would prevent an MRI.
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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