The effect of transcranial electrical stimulation in bipolar disorder

Evaluation of the effect of transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on depressive symptoms in bipolar patients

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20100520003979N11

Enrollment

Registered

2021-12-11

Start date

2021-11-22

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2022-01-11

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Conditions

Bipolar disorder. F31.9

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: The true tDCS group will receive 2 sessions of the right anode and left cathode stimulation sessions by an experienced technician with no knowledge of the subject a

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

12 Years to 18 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Having criteria for diagnosing bipolar disorder based on DSM-5 and approved by a psychiatrist Being in a depressive phase based on DSM-5

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Existence of another associated psychiatric disorder based on a DSM-5 History of seizures other than seizures with fever Patients requiring ECT and psychotic patients

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Depression symptoms. Timepoint: At the start of treatment, weeks 2, 4. Method of measurement: Hamilton Depression Rating Scale.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactForough Riahi

Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences

Riahi13@gmail.com+98 61 3374 3038

Outcome results

None listed

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