Brain stimulation for depression and pain
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests a non-invasive brain stimulation treatment (transcranial electrical stimulation) for people who have both depression and chronic pain. It aims to see if this treatment can help improve mood and reduce pain.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 to 80 years old.
- You must have mild to moderate depression (based on a standard rating scale).
- You must have chronic pain lasting more than 3 months.
- You must be right-handed.
- You must have normal or corrected hearing and vision.
- You must be able to read and understand study materials (at least high school level).
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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