Zapped away blues? study of brain stimulation for tough depression pulled
NCT ID NCT04159012
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study aimed to see if a mild electrical current applied to the scalp (transcranial direct current stimulation) could help people with severe depression that didn't improve after at least five treatments or electroconvulsive therapy. Participants would have received 30 sessions over six weeks, with half getting real stimulation and half a sham. However, the study was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled, so no results are available.
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Grey Nuns Community Hospital
Edmonton, Alberta, T6L 5X8, Canada
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