Brain stimulation for teens with bipolar depression targeting S1
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests a non-invasive brain stimulation technique (HD-tDCS) to see if it can help teens with bipolar disorder who are currently in a depressive episode. It aims to find a new treatment option for adolescent bipolar depression.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 12 and 18 years old.
- You must have bipolar disorder and be currently experiencing moderate to severe depression.
- You must be on a stable dose of your current medications and be willing to stay on them during the study.
- You cannot have had certain previous treatments like rTMS, tDCS, or ECT in the last 6 months.
- You must not have other major medical or neurological conditions, including drug or alcohol abuse, or be pregnant or breastfeeding.
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