tDCS for Late-Life Depression
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Conditions studied: Late Life Depression (LLD)
In brief
The purpose of this research study is to determine the effectiveness of Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) therapy in the treatment of participants with Late-life depression (LLD). The study will evaluate feasibility, safety, and tolerability of high-dose (6mA) bilateral tDCS delivered as three daily sessions, 3 times a week, for 3 weeks in older adults (60 y/o and older) with late-life depression.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT07657234
- Run by
- Andre Russowsky Brunoni
- People needed
- 20
- Starts
- 2026-08-01
- Expected to finish
- 2027-09-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-06-18
Who can join
Age: 60 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Participants must meet all of the following criteria:
- age 60 years or older;
- diagnosis of unipolar major depressive disorder according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), confirmed by the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI);
- score of 17 or higher on the 17-item Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HDRS-17) at screening;
- stable antidepressant regimen for at least four weeks prior to enrollment, if applicable;
- capacity to provide informed consent;
- Clinical Dementia Rating scale of 0 or 0.5.
You may not qualify if…
- Participants meeting any of the following criteria will be excluded:
- contraindications to tDCS including metallic cranial implants, skin conditions at electrode sites (eczema, open wounds, burns, lesions), or history of adverse reaction to tDCS;
- contraindications to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) including pacemaker, cochlear implants, ferromagnetic implants, or claustrophobia;
- history of seizures or epilepsy;
- bipolar disorder, psychotic disorders, or severe personality disorder;
- dementia or MoCA score below 17;
- substance use disorder within the past six months;
- neuromodulation treatment including electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), tDCS, or vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) within the past six months;
- active suicidal ideation with plan or intent requiring a higher level of care;
- concurrent use of medications that substantially lower seizure threshold;
- pregnancy.
Where it is running
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center — Dallas, Texas, United States
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