Zapping the brain to help people with depression feel social joy again?

NCT ID NCT07287878

First seen Jan 09, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 18 times

Summary

This study looks at how a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called temporal interference (TI) might improve social reward processing in people with depression. Researchers will use brain scans and thinking tasks to understand the brain circuits involved. The goal is to find new ways to help people with depression reconnect socially. 120 adults aged 16-60 with major depression are being recruited.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Shanghai Mental Health Center

    RECRUITING

    Shanghai, China, China

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