Can brain stimulation boost emotional health?
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial uses a gentle brain stimulation technique called tDCS to see if it can improve emotional well-being. It is for healthy young adults who speak Cantonese or Mandarin.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 35 years old.
- You speak Cantonese or Mandarin fluently.
- You have no major physical or mental health conditions.
- You haven't taken psychiatric medication in the past 6 months.
- You are right-handed and have at least 9 years of education.
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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