Could a headcap at home beat the blues? new trial tests brain zaps for depression
NCT ID NCT06976697
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests if a noninvasive, at-home brain stimulation device (tDCS) can safely ease symptoms of major depression. Two hundred adults with depression will use the device themselves at home for 10 weeks, with video check-ins. The goal is to see if this approach reduces depression scores compared to a placebo.
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Lindus Health (virtual study site)
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02111, United States
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