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The effect of trans cranial direct current stimulation of the brain (TDCS) in patients with major depressive disorder referringl

The effect of trans cranial direct current stimulation of the brain (TDCS) in patients with major depressive disorder referring

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Early Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT2017101436756N1
Enrollment
60
Registered
2017-11-19
Start date
2016-06-26
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-02-22

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

Conditions

depressive disorder. F33.0 , F33.1

Interventions

Intervention 1: Case group: In addition to using the SSRI drug, the electrodes are connected. After preparing the subject, he / she is prepared to direct the electric stimulation with a tDCS device wi
Treatment - Other
Case group: In addition to using the SSRI drug, the electrodes are connected. After preparing the subject, he / she is prepared to direct the electric stimulation with a tDCS device with an intensity
Control group: SSRI is consumed and electrodes are connected but no electrical stimulation is performed.

Sponsors

Arak University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: aged 18 to 65 years; lack of psychotic diseases and synchronization with other disorders; lack of use; diagnosis of major depression based on clinical interview and diagnostic criteria of DSM IV Exclusion criteria: Severe psychiatric disorders; Personality disorders; Consumption of multiple medications simultaneously; Severe physical illnesses; Recent use of warfarin, amoxicillin, ampicillin, theophylline, mycophenolate mofetil; Use of antidepressants in the last month; Pregnancy and lactation; Thoughts Suicide or harm to others; substance abuse and alcohol consumption

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Depression. Timepoint: Before tDCS and 4 weeks, 8 weeks and 12 weeks after tDCS. Method of measurement: Hamilton questionnaire.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactDr. Farid Modirpoor

Arak University of Medical Sciences

rahenorayaneh@yahoo.com+98 86 3465 5314

Outcome results

None listed

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