New brain zapping study aims to ease depression in pregnant women

NCT ID NCT06979154

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 15, 2026 · Updated 34 times

Summary

This early study is testing whether a gentle, personalized brain stimulation technique called tACS can safely help with depression during pregnancy. Researchers will enroll 10 women (some with depression, some healthy) to check if the approach is safe, tolerable, and feasible. The goal is to gather initial data to guide future, larger studies.

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Locations

  • Carolina Center for Neurostimulation

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    Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27516, United States

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