New study tests mindfulness and brain zaps for Late-Life depression
NCT ID NCT07186023
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 30 times
Summary
This study tests whether mindfulness programs and brain stimulation can improve mood and thinking in older adults with depression. Researchers will track changes in brain activity and well-being over time. The goal is to find safe, non-drug ways to help seniors feel better.
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National Center for Geriatrics and Welfare Research
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGYunlin, 632007, Taiwan
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Shuang Ho Biomedical Park, Taipei Medical University
RECRUITINGNew Taipei City, 235603, Taiwan
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What this could mean
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Active substance
mindfulness-based stress reduction, mindfulness-based well-being curriculum, mindfulness-based curriculum for insomnia, brain stimulation intervention
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward effective non-drug treatments for depression in older adults, improving mental health without medication side effects.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study with only 124 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The interventions are behavioral and device-based, so effects may be modest or vary widely.
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