Brain zapping shows promise for Depression's physical symptoms

NCT ID NCT05286645

First seen Jan 12, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 11 times

Summary

This study tested a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called HD-tDCS in 57 adults with depression. The goal was to see if it could reduce physical symptoms like aches and fatigue, which are common in depression. Participants received either real or fake stimulation, and their symptoms were tracked using questionnaires. The study also used brain scans to understand how the stimulation might work.

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Locations

  • Anhui Medical University

    Hefei, China

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