Could VR and a brain zapper lift Post-Stroke depression?
NCT ID NCT07422740
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether combining virtual reality mindfulness therapy with mild brain stimulation can help treat depression that occurs after a stroke. Researchers will enroll 120 adults aged 18-65 who had a stroke at least 4 weeks ago and have moderate to severe depression. Participants will be split into four groups to compare the combined treatment against each therapy alone or a placebo, with results tracked over 28 weeks.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- virtual reality mindfulness-based cognitive therapy and transcranial direct current stimulation
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a new, non-drug way to ease depression after a stroke, improving mood and daily function.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage trial with only 120 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The combination therapy may not work better than standard care.
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