Electric brain zaps: a new hope for depression?
NCT ID NCT05598034
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS for depression. Researchers use MRI scans to see how the stimulation affects brain networks. 144 adults with depression will receive either real or sham tDCS while performing a memory task. The goal is to find the best way to apply tDCS for future treatments.
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)
What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help design more effective, personalized tDCS treatments for depression without medication.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study focused on brain activity, not on treating depression directly. It may not lead to a proven treatment.
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Conditions
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University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)
RECRUITINGLos Angeles, California, 90095, United States
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