Brain stimulation for depression that hasn't improved with medication
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a new non-invasive brain stimulation treatment that uses a mild electrical current to improve depression symptoms. It's for people who haven't gotten enough relief from antidepressants or couldn't tolerate them.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have moderate to severe depression (measured by a HAM-D17 score of 17 or higher)
- You are currently in a depressive episode
- You have tried at least one antidepressant that didn't work or caused side effects (unless you're not on medication now)
- You are either not on antidepressants, or on a stable dose for at least 6 weeks
- If you're in therapy, it's been stable for at least 8 weeks
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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