Brain pulse therapy shows promise for depression in new trial

NCT ID NCT05551585

First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study tested a new, non-invasive brain stimulation called transcranial pulse stimulation (TPS) for people with major depression. 80 adults received either real TPS or a sham treatment over six weeks. The goal was to see if TPS can safely reduce depressive symptoms, offering a new option for those who don't respond to standard treatments.

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Locations

  • The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

    Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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