Zapping the brain to bring back joy: new study for bipolar depression
NCT ID NCT05240352
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a gentle brain stimulation technique called tDCS to see if it can improve anhedonia—the loss of interest or pleasure—in people with bipolar depression. About 45 adults with bipolar disorder and significant anhedonia will receive tDCS while researchers use brain scans to track changes in reward-related brain pathways. The goal is to understand if this personalized approach can ease symptoms and improve quality of life.
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