Brain zapping eases suicidal thoughts in depression trial
NCT ID NCT05932706
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called HD-tACS in 60 adults with depression who had suicidal thoughts. The goal was to see if it could reduce those thoughts and understand how it works in the brain using MRI and EEG scans. The treatment is painless and does not require surgery or medication.
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Yanghua Tian
Hefei, Anhui, 230022, China
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