Brain zaps for the blues: new study tests tDCS for depression
NCT ID NCT05539131
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 30 times
Summary
This study tested if a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS can reduce depression symptoms. 198 adults with mild to moderate depression used a home-based device. The goal was to see if this gentle electrical stimulation could improve mood and daily function.
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Locations
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Catholic Kwandong University International St. Mary'S Hospital
Incheon, Gyeonggi-do, 22711, South Korea
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Hallym Univsity Chuncheon Sacred Heart Hospital
Chuncheon, Gangwon-do, 24253, South Korea
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Myongji Hospital
Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, 10475, South Korea
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National Health Insurance Service Ilsanhospital
Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, 10444, South Korea
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Yongin Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine
Yongin, Gyeonggi-do, 16995, South Korea
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