Brain zapping eases depression body pains, study hints
NCT ID NCT05286645
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called HD-tDCS on 57 adults with depression. The goal was to see if it could reduce physical symptoms like aches and fatigue, which often accompany depression. Participants received either real or fake stimulation, and their symptoms were tracked using questionnaires. The study also used MRI scans to explore how the brain might change with this treatment.
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Anhui Medical University
Hefei, China
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