Could a headset at home lift depression? new study tests it
NCT ID NCT07217223
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a safe, at-home brain stimulation device called tDCS can help people with depression that hasn't improved with standard treatments. Ten participants will use the device at home under remote supervision for two weeks. The goal is to see if the approach is feasible, safe, and tolerable, and to measure any changes in mood.
What this could mean
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Active substance
transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) device
What this could lead to
If this works, it could point toward a convenient, home-based treatment option for people with hard-to-treat depression.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early feasibility study with only 10 participants, so results may not apply widely. The treatment is experimental and may not improve depression.
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UCSD Interventional Psychiatry
RECRUITINGSan Diego, California, 92127, United States
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