Could a headset at home lift bipolar depression?

NCT ID NCT07556692

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: King's College London Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a portable, home-use brain stimulation device (tDCS) can safely reduce depressive symptoms in people with bipolar disorder. 212 adults with bipolar depression will use either the active device or a sham (placebo) version at home for 10 weeks. The goal is to see if this non-invasive, low-current treatment improves mood and is easy to use.

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) device
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a safe, at-home option to ease depressive symptoms in bipolar disorder without medication side effects.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively small, early-stage trial. The effect may be small or no better than placebo, and results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bipolar disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

BIPOLAR DISORDER (BD)

Contacts and locations

Locations

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
RECRUITING

London, United Kingdom

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