Brain stimulation for depression during pregnancy
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a one-time, non-invasive brain stimulation treatment (using a mild electrical current) to see if it can improve depression symptoms in pregnant people. It aims to offer a new option that may be safer during pregnancy than some medications.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 45 years old.
- You are between 14 and 32 weeks pregnant with a single baby.
- You have been diagnosed with major depression (not bipolar or with psychosis).
- You have not had suicidal thoughts in the past month and no suicide attempts in the past 2 years.
- You have not started new depression medications, therapy, or brain stimulation in the last 6 weeks.
- You do not have certain high-risk pregnancy conditions (like severe preeclampsia or placenta problems).
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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