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First received: July 18, 2024

Clinical Trial: Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) in Young Individuals with Major Depressive Disorder: a Literature Review and Feasibility Study

Study Status: COMPLETED

Recruit Status: COMPLETED

Condition: Major Depressive Disorder

Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL


Official Title: Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) in Young Individuals with Major Depressive Disorder: a Literature Review and Feasibility Study

Brief Summary: Objectives: (1) To assess the therapeutic effects of tDCS on improving depressive symptoms in young individuals with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), relative to sham stimulation ; and (2) to evaluate the tolerability, and feasibility of tDCS in young individuals with Major Depressive Disorder, to explore the feasibility for a scale-up study.Hypothesis: 1) we hypothesize the tDCS stimulation of the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (dLPFC) will reduce symptoms of depression more than sham stimulation, demonstrated by…

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