Status:
COMPLETED
Comparison of Two tDCS Protocols for the Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder
Lead Sponsor:
University of Sao Paulo
Conditions:
MAjor Depressive Disorder
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-89 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Transcranial direct cranial stimulation (tDCS) is a novel technique based on the application of a weak electrical current over the scalp through two electrodes - the anode, which facilitates neuronal ...
Detailed Description
The present research protocol will evaluate clinical effects of two different tDCS protocols: (1) active anodic stimulation over left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex with cathode placed over an extra c...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- patients with age between 18-89 years, depression diagnosis according to Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Fourth Edition (DSM-iV); HAMD scores higher than 16; accordance to inform consent
Exclusion
- active neurologic or severe disorder (such as cancer or auto-imune)
- pregnancy;
- need for hospitalization
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 1 2013
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
November 1 2013
Estimated Enrollment :
30 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01877447
Start Date
July 1 2013
End Date
November 1 2013
Last Update
December 16 2013
Active Locations (1)
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Hospital Universitário - USP
São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil, 05508000