Brain stimulation for depression using focused electric fields
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether temporal interference stimulation (a noninvasive brain stimulation method) can improve symptoms of depression. It focuses on people who are currently experiencing moderate to severe depression.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with depression by at least 2 doctors, and your symptoms are currently moderate to severe (scored higher than 17 on a depression rating scale).
- You have thoughts about suicide or self-harm (scored higher than 6 on a suicidal thinking scale).
- You have some physical symptoms like pain, fatigue, or stomach issues related to your mood (scored higher than 5 on a physical symptom scale).
- You have completed at least 5 years of education and are right-handed.
- Your vision is normal or corrected with glasses/contacts.
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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