Heart-Controlled brain zaps tested for depression relief

NCT ID NCT06455527

First seen Dec 01, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS, guided by heart rate data, can help people with mild to moderate depression. One hundred adults will receive either real or sham tDCS at home for 10 days. The goal is to see if heart rate can predict who responds best to the treatment.

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Study contacts

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Locations

  • NYU Langone Health

    RECRUITING

    New York, New York, 10017, United States

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