A device that delivers direct stimulation to the brain was found to be a safe and effective means of treating depression at home, according to a new study by researchers at UTHealth Houston; the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience at King's College London; and the University of East London.
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Oct 21 2024 A device that delivers direct stimulation to the brain was found to be a safe and effective means of treating depression at home, according to a new study by researchers at UTHealth Houston; the Institute of Psychiatry , Psychology & Neuroscience at King's College London; and the University of East London.
The study included 174 adult participants with a diagnosis of severe to moderate depression. They were randomly assigned to one of two treatment arms: active tDCS or inactive tDCS, which used the same device but did not provide a current. Participants had a 10-week course of treatment, with five 30-minute sessions a week for the first three weeks, followed by three 30-minute sessions a week for the following seven weeks.
Cynthia Fu, MD, PhD, study's senior author and professor of affective neuroscience and psychotherapy at King's College London
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