Nerve zapping for depression: does sex matter?
NCT ID NCT04448327
First seen Jan 08, 2026 · Last updated May 22, 2026 · Updated 32 times
Summary
This study looked at how a gentle nerve stimulation device (tVNS) affects the brain's stress response in people with major depression. Researchers tested 62 adults, comparing active stimulation to a sham (fake) version while scanning their brains. The goal was to see if the effects differ between men and women, helping to understand how depression works.
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Charlestown, Massachusetts, 02129, United States
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