Plain-English translation of NCT06455527 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Read our Depression research guide →This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This research is testing a treatment called transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) — a safe, non-invasive device that sends mild electrical currents to specific areas of your brain to help with depression. Researchers want to understand whether tracking your heart rate variability during treatment can help predict who will benefit most from this therapy. You'll either receive the active treatment or a sham (placebo) version to help scientists learn whether the real treatment actually works.
Many people with depression don't respond well to traditional medications, and researchers are looking for new, effective options. This study aims to see if this treatment can help, and whether monitoring your body's natural heart rate patterns could be a useful way to personalize care and predict treatment success.
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You will come to a study visit to be fitted with a special headset and chest monitor, then complete 10 sessions of 30-minute brain stimulation at home over approximately 2-4 weeks. During each session, the device will deliver mild electrical stimulation while recording your heart rate data through both a chest strap and the headset itself. A study clinician will supervise your sessions remotely to ensure safety, and you'll fill out brief questionnaires about your mood.
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