Plain-English translation of NCT07556692 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This study is testing a treatment called transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) — a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation technique that uses a small electrical current applied through the scalp — to see if it can help reduce depression in people with bipolar disorder. Some participants will use an active tDCS device at home, while others will use a placebo (fake) version, and neither you nor the researchers will know which one you're using. The study will track whether the treatment improves mood and how safe and practical it is to use at home.
Many people with bipolar depression continue to feel depressed even while taking standard medications, so researchers are exploring new options to help. This trial aims to find out whether home-based brain stimulation could be an effective and practical addition to usual care.
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You will be randomly assigned to use either an active or placebo brain stimulation device at home over a defined treatment period. You'll use the device according to the study schedule and complete mood assessments and questionnaires at set time points, mostly from your home. The research team will monitor your progress and any side effects throughout the study, and device use will be tracked electronically.
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