Brain stimulation for teens with first-time depression
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests a gentle brain stimulation treatment called tACS for teens aged 12-18 who are having their first episode of depression and have not taken any antidepressant medication. It aims to see if this non-invasive treatment can help improve depression symptoms safely.
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Who can take part
- You are between 12 and 18 years old.
- You are currently in your first depressive episode and have not taken any antidepressant medication for it.
- A doctor has diagnosed you with depression using a standard interview called DSM-5.
- You have at least a moderate level of depression symptoms (score of 40 or more on the CDRS-R scale).
- You do not have other major mental health conditions (except some anxiety disorders), neurological problems, or serious physical illnesses.
- You have never had brain stimulation therapies like ECT, TMS, tDCS, or tACS before.
- You are not currently at high risk of suicide or pregnant/breastfeeding.
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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