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Effiicacy of transcranial direct current stimulation treatment in patients with late-life depression

Effiicacy of transcranial direct current stimulation treatment in patients with late-life depression

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2000029969
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2020-02-17
Start date
2020-04-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2020-02-25

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Late-life depression

Interventions

the experimental group:transcranial direct current stimulation
the control group:sham stimulation

Sponsors

The Affiliated Brain Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University (Guangzhou Huiai Hospital)
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
60 Years to 85 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: (1) Aged >= 60 years; (2) Right handedness; (3) Meeting the criteria of DSM-V for major depressive disorder (MDD); (4) A total score of >=17 on HAMD-17; (5) A stable antidepressant dosage for at least 2 weeks prior to the study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: (1) A DSM-V diagnosis of other than MDD or anxiety disorders; (2) Neurodegenerative diseases; (3) History of brain trauma or brain surgery; (4) Severe physical disease; (5) Any contraindication to MRI; (6) History of epileptic seizure.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Efficacy;—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Cognitive function;—

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactNing Yuping

The Affiliated Brain Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University (Guangzhou Huiai Hospital)

ningjeny@126.com+86 020-81268211

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026