Fast depression treatment using brain stimulation
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS can quickly improve depression symptoms. It is for people who are not taking any psychiatric medications now or in the past.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- You have depression and have never taken any psychiatric medication for it.
- You do not have any metal or electrical implants in your body, like a pacemaker or insulin pump.
- You do not have a neurological condition such as epilepsy, a past stroke, or a serious head injury.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You can understand and speak German well enough to take part.
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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