New pulse therapy for depression put to the test

NCT ID NCT05551585

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a new treatment called transcranial pulse stimulation (TPS) for people with major depression. 80 adults received either real TPS or a fake (sham) version to see if it safely reduces depressive symptoms. The goal is to find out if this non-invasive brain therapy can help those who don't get enough relief from standard treatments.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

major depressive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

    Hong Kong, Hong Kong