At-Home Brain Stimulation for Treatment-Resistant Depression

Spaced Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation for Treatment-Resistant Depression: A Home-Based Feasibility and Safety Study

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Treatment Resistant Depression (TRD) Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 85
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Other
Participants needed
10 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of California, San Diego · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for adults aged 18 to 85 who have major depression that hasn't improved with standard treatments. Participants will try a home-based brain stimulation method for two weeks while being supervised remotely.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am between 18 and 85 years old.
  • I have been diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder.
  • I have not responded well to standard antidepressant treatments.
  • I have a stable internet connection and a compatible device.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have a history of psychotic or bipolar disorder.
  • I have significant borderline personality disorder.
  • I currently have a moderate or severe substance use disorder.
  • I have a history of significant neurologic disease.
  • I am pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • I have unstable medical illness.
  • I have certain conditions that prevent me from safely receiving the treatment.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial
The investigators propose a single-arm, open-label study to evaluate the effectiveness, safety, tolerability and feasibility of at-home transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) as a treatment for depression, particularly in cases where patients have not responded well to traditional therapies. Treatment will be delivered over a 2-week period with daily weekday treatments i.e., five tDCS sess…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. People between the ages of 18 and 85 at the time of screening. 2. Currently diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) as measured by the MINI and a MADRS score of ≥ 20. 3. Safe for TMS as measures by the TMS Adult Safety Screening (TASS). 4. Medical records confirming a …
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