Status:
COMPLETED
Binaural Beat Music Combined With Rhythmic Photic Stimulation on Depression
Lead Sponsor:
National Cheng Kung University
Conditions:
Depression
Eligibility:
All Genders
65-90 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Background: Previous studies have suggested that non-pharmacological treatments, such as binaural beat music (BBM) and rhythmic photic stimulation (RPS), may help improve depressive symptoms and enhan...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Inclusion criteria for this study were:
- A) Diagnosed with major depressive disorder by a psychiatrist and stable for more than six months; B) Aged 65 and above; C) No cognitive impairment, with a Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score above 24 and able to understand the questionnaire content; D) No severe physical illnesses and no significant hearing impairments; E) Not using antidepressants within three months before and during the intervention.
Exclusion
- Exclusion criteria included:
- A) History of mixed psychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and dementia; B) Experiencing acute illness (or pain) and unstable physiological conditions; C) History of epilepsy or potential for seizures; D) Substance abuse; E) Participation in electroconvulsive therapy or transcranial electrical stimulation within one month before and during the intervention.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 25 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
48 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06540157
Start Date
February 1 2024
End Date
July 25 2024
Last Update
August 6 2024
Active Locations (1)
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Asia Univeraity
Taichung, WuFeng, Taiwan, 41354