Zapping the brain to lift Post-Stroke depression?
NCT ID NCT06598670
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS could reduce depression and improve thinking in people who had a stroke. Sixty participants received either tDCS or breathing exercises over eight weeks. The goal was to see if tDCS could be a helpful add-on treatment for post-stroke depression.
What this could mean
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Active substance
transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a non-drug option to help with depression and thinking problems after a stroke.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study that only looked at short-term effects. The results may not apply to everyone, and tDCS might not work for all types of post-stroke depression.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Pakistan Railway General Hospital
Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, 466000, Pakistan