Could a headset prevent suicide? small study tests home brain stimulation
NCT ID NCT05280756
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested whether a home-based brain stimulation device (tDCS) could help prevent suicidal thoughts in adults recently discharged from the hospital for mood disorders. Thirty-three participants used the headset for 30 minutes a day over two weeks, supervised remotely. The main goal was to see if people could stick with the treatment at home, not yet to prove it works.
What this could mean
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Active substance
transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) device
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a safe, home-based option to reduce suicide risk after a hospital stay.
What could go wrong
This is a very small feasibility study (33 participants) testing only whether people can use the device at home, not whether it truly prevents suicidal thoughts. Results may not apply broadly.
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University of Rochester
Rochester, New York, 14642, United States