Could a High-Dose brain zapping ease Late-Life depression?
NCT ID NCT07657234
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tests whether high-dose transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is safe and feasible for treating depression in adults aged 60 and older. Participants receive three daily sessions of brain stimulation, three times a week for three weeks. The study focuses on how well people tolerate the treatment and whether it engages brain circuits linked to depression.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward a non-drug treatment option for depression in older adults.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early pilot study focused on safety and feasibility, not effectiveness. The results may not apply to all older adults with depression.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, Texas, 75390, United States
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