Could zapping the brain ease depression and pain together?
NCT ID NCT07334561
First seen Jan 12, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 17 times
Summary
This study tests a non-drug treatment called transcranial electrical stimulation (tES) for people who have both depression and chronic pain. 240 adults will receive one of four types of brain stimulation (or a sham) for 2 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in pain and mood to see if this approach works and how it affects the brain and immune system.
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Shanghai Mental Health Center
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200030, China
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Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200072, China
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