The Efficacy of Cranial Electrostimulating Therapy for Depression and Anxiety Among Homeless Adults

Completed · Not applicable · Has a placebo group

Conditions studied: Depression, Anxiety

In brief

This is a trial of the use of cranial electrostimulating therapy for depression and anxiety among homeless adults.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02732561

Run by

Wake Forest University Health Sciences

People needed

10

Starts

2016-03-01

Expected to finish

2016-06-01

Last updated by the study team

2018-10-16

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 64. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Competent (no legal guardian) males and females between the ages of 18 to 64
• Currently homeless or recent experience of homelessness, and symptoms of anxiety or depression

You may not qualify if…

• Younger than 18 and older than 65
• Patients who have attempted suicide with within the past twelve months or have active suicidal ideation will be excluded for possible safety concerns
• Self-reported illegal substance use in the past 30 days. Recent use of nicotine and alcohol will be allowed. However, those with current intoxication will be excluded
• History of a seizure disorder.
• Current history of autoimmune or endocrine disorder affecting the brain, unstable cardiac disease, history of skull fracture, or craniotomy
• Patients with pacemakers or internal electronic devices like deep brain stimulation and cochlear implants
• Women who are pregnant, nursing or planning to become pregnant
• Diagnosis of Schizophrenia or Schizoaffective disorder

Where it is running

• Wake Forest University Health Sciences — Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

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