Zapping depression: Higher-Dose brain stimulation shows promise in small study
NCT ID NCT02942368
First seen Apr 10, 2026 · Last updated May 20, 2026 · Updated 8 times
Summary
This small pilot study tested whether a stronger form of noninvasive brain stimulation, called adaptive tDCS, could help people with depression that hasn't improved with multiple medications. Five adults received up to 20-minute sessions over 4 to 6 weeks. The goal was to see if higher electrical doses safely improve depressive symptoms.
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Washington University in Saint Louis
St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States
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