At-home brain stimulation for depression maintenance
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests if a gentle, at-home brain stimulation treatment (tDCS) can help prevent depression from returning after successful initial treatment with esketamine, rTMS, or ECT. It is for people who are stable but want to stay well.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have been diagnosed with major depression, bipolar depression, or schizoaffective disorder (current depressive episode).
- You recently completed successful acute treatment (esketamine, rTMS, or ECT) and your symptoms improved or went away.
- You are not currently in a severe depressive episode or at risk for suicide.
- You do not have a skin condition, cochlear implants, or other medical issues that would interfere with the stimulation device.
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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