Transcranial direct current stimulation as treatment for major depression in a home treatment setting (HomeDC trial): study protocol and methodology of a double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot study

Transcranial direct current stimulation as treatment for major depression in a home treatment setting (HomeDC trial): study protocol and methodology of a double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot study

Abstract Introduction Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) of prefrontal cortex regions has been reported to exert therapeutic effects in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD). Due to its beneficial safety profile, its easy mode of application, and its cost-effectiveness, tDCS has...

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Main Authors: Ulrike Kumpf, Harry Ezim, Matthias Stadler, Gerrit Burkhardt, Ulrich Palm, Esther Dechantsreiter, Frank Padberg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-12-01
Series:Pilot and Feasibility Studies
Subjects:
Non-invasive brain stimulation
tDCS
Major depressive disorder
Home-based treatment
Home treatment
Remote control
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40814-023-01423-x

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s40814-023-01423-x

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