Could a headset ease depression at home?
NCT ID NCT05202119
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a device that sends mild electrical currents to the brain (tDCS) can help treat major depression when used at home. 174 adults with depression used either the active device or a placebo version for 10 weeks. The goal was to see if the active device reduced depression symptoms more than the placebo.
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Locations
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School of Psychology, University East London
London, London, E16 2RD, United Kingdom
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UT Health Science Center
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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