Mindfulness or brain stimulation for older adults in Taiwan
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study compares two approaches—mindfulness training or brain stimulation—to see which helps older adults in Taiwan feel better. If you qualify, you would join either the mindfulness group or the brain stimulation group.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 or older and live in Taiwan (urban or rural area).
- You can read and write at an elementary school level or higher.
- You have normal or corrected vision and hearing and can understand explanations.
- You are right-handed (as determined by a handedness test).
- For the brain stimulation group: you have been diagnosed with major depressive disorder by a psychiatrist and are prescribed brain stimulation therapy.
- You do not have dementia, stroke, brain injury, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, or other neurological disorders.
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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