Brain zapping study reveals sex differences in depression stress response
NCT ID NCT04448327
First seen Jan 08, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 29 times
Summary
This study looked at how a gentle nerve stimulation technique (tVNS) affects stress-related brain activity and body functions in people with major depression. 62 adults received either real or fake stimulation during brain scans. The goal was to understand sex differences in stress response, not to treat depression.
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Charlestown, Massachusetts, 02129, United States
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