Brain Stimulation for Depression Treatment Planning
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether brain scans can predict which people with depression will benefit from transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS)—a non-invasive treatment that uses mild electrical pulses to stimulate brain areas related to mood. You would use a small home device and complete brain monitoring sessions.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 18 years old and have been diagnosed with major depression with a current depressive episode
- Your depression severity score is moderate to severe (HDRS-17 score of 16 or higher)
- You are taking antidepressant medication on a stable dose for at least 6 weeks, or doing therapy consistently for at least 6 weeks
- You can safely use a home tDCS device on your own or with a caregiver's help
- You have a camera-equipped device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) to check in with the research team
- You can commit to all study visits and follow-up appointments
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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