Electrical Stimulation Treatment for Depression
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether mild electrical stimulation applied to facial muscles can help reduce depression symptoms. The treatment involves 20 sessions over two weeks, and researchers want to see if it safely improves mood in people with moderate depression.
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Who can take part
- Diagnosed with major depression (not severe or treatment-resistant) with 2 or fewer failed antidepressant trials
- Between 18 and 70 years old
- No changes to depression medications or therapy for at least 4 weeks before and during the study
- No history of seizures, epilepsy, or facial nerve damage
- No metallic dental implants (like plates or screws in your mouth)
- Fluent in English and able to understand study instructions
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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