Effect of HD-tDCS Assisted ECT for Depression Disorder

NARecruitingINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

60

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

January 1, 2023

Primary Completion Date

December 31, 2025

Study Completion Date

December 31, 2025

Conditions
Transcranial Direct Current StimulationElectroconvulsive TherapyDepressive Disorder
Interventions
DEVICE

High definition transcranial direct current stimulation

tDCS is described as a non-invasive form of brain stimulation that uses a low-intensity, constant current applied directly to the head through scalp electrodes.

DEVICE

Sham High definition transcranial direct current stimulation

Sham HD-tDCS was delivered using the same protocol and current intensity, but the period of active stimulation was only during the ramp-up and ramp-down periods of 30 and 30 seconds.

DEVICE

electroconvulsive therapy device

ECT induces brief generalized epileptic seizures by electric current to stimulate the forehead under general anesthesia

Trial Locations (1)

Unknown

RECRUITING

Anhui Medical University, Hefei

All Listed Sponsors
lead

Anhui Medical University

OTHER