Home brain stimulation for major depression
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests a home-based brain stimulation device (tDCS) to treat depression. You would use a headset daily for a few weeks, and the study team will check in to make sure it's working safely and effectively.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 to 65 years old and speak Spanish or Catalan.
- You have been diagnosed with major depression or bipolar disorder and currently have moderate to severe depression symptoms (score of 15 or higher on a depression scale).
- You can operate the tDCS device at home, either on your own or with help from a family member or friend.
- You are willing to follow the study schedule and report any side effects.
- You must not have a history of seizures, head injury, metal implants, or a pacemaker/cochlear implant.
- You have not changed your depression treatment (medication or therapy) in the last 3 months and are not at high risk of suicide.
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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