Improving thinking in older adults with recurring depression
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests whether adding a type of brain stimulation called transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) to a computer-based cognitive training program can improve thinking and memory problems in older adults who have had repeated episodes of depression. The goal is to see if this combined treatment can help boost executive function — the skills you use to plan, focus, and organize.
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Who can take part
- You are 60 years old or older.
- You have had at least two episodes of depression, with the most recent one occurring now or within the last 3 years.
- You notice problems with planning, organizing, or paying attention, or you show some difficulty on tests of these skills.
- You have been on the same antidepressant medicine for at least 6 weeks, or you are not taking antidepressants right now.
- You can speak and understand English fluently.
- You do not have other major mental health conditions (like bipolar disorder or psychosis), severe depression, or active suicidal thoughts.
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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