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Effectiveness of transcranial direct current stimulant in Thai people with major depressive disorder : a randomized control trial

Effectiveness of transcranial direct current stimulant in Thai people with major depressive disorder : a randomized control trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
TCTR
Registry ID
TCTR20180918003
Enrollment
54
Registered
2018-09-18
Start date
2018-08-20
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-03

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

Conditions

Major Depressive Disorder Non Response transcranial direct current stimulant&#44

Interventions

Recive Trans&#45
cranial direct stimulation 2mA 20 min/day (15 session) ,sham Trans&#45
cranial direct stimulation 20 min/day (15 session)
Experimental Device,Sham Comparator Device
Trans&#45
cranial direct stimulation,Sham Trans&#45
cranial direct stimulation

Sponsors

Department of Mental Health, Ministry of Public Health, Thailand.
Lead Sponsor
Department of Psychiatry Faculty of Medicine Khon Kaen University
Collaborator

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 85 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Thai people are not limited to sex 18 years old. B. The "Major Depressive Disorder" diagnosis is based on DSM 5 diagnosis criteria by a psychiatrist. The severity of depression in the lower level. Based on the HRSD-17 rating (8+) Patients treated with antiarrhythmic drugs> 8 weeks and non-responders with HRSD-17> 17 or more. Remission Based on HRSD-17 scores over 8 Volunteer to join the project.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: A physiologic illness that may be a barrier to treatment or response to treatment, such as a brain tumor, a skin cancer that can not be attached to the skin, a skull, a brain tumor, etc. B. Female reproductive age who are planning to become pregnant or are pregnant or suspected to be pregnant. High risk of suicide from 8Q> 17 D. Other psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, mood disorders. Alcohol use disorders and nicotine addiction. Currently undergoing psychosocial rehabilitation programs, such as CBT, PST, IPT, Supportive Psychotherapy (SPT), Thai Traditional Massage Therapy (PMT)

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
reduce depression After the treatment program ended 9Q ,reduce depression After the treatment program ended Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (HRSD-17)

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
remission rate After the treatment program ended 9Q ,remission rate After the treatment program ended Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (HRSD-17),Quality of sleep After the treatment program ended The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, PSQI,Quality of life After the treatment program ended EQ5D5L ,VAS

Contacts

Public ContactJintana Leejongpermpoon

Department of Mental Health, Ministry of Public Health, Thailand.

virgojinny12@gmail.com045352549

Outcome results

None listed

Source: TCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026