Smart brain zapper aims to lift depression
NCT ID NCT06874374
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a new device that uses mild electrical currents to stimulate the brain in people with major depression. The device adjusts the stimulation in real time based on brain activity. The goal is to see if the device works correctly and if it can help reduce depression symptoms. Forty adults will take part in this early-stage pilot study.
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Carolina Center for Neurostimulation
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27516, United States
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