Electric brain zap tames mania in small trial
NCT ID NCT05445466
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a non-invasive brain stimulation technique to reduce mania symptoms in people with bipolar or schizoaffective disorder. Fourteen participants with mild-to-moderate mania received targeted electrical stimulation to brain areas linked to impulse control and risk-taking. The goal was to see if this approach could safely lower manic symptoms without the side effects of standard medications.
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Conditions
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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States
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