be experimental tots science labs lanarkshire
Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is a non-invasive method of
stimulation that uses electrodes placed on the scalp to deliver a constant, low
current. This study is being done to examine how tDCS affects the brain, and if
brain changes are related to changes in mood. To see how tDCS affects brain
signals, this study will use MRI scans. To make sure that changes are because of
tDCS and not for other reasons, people will be randomized (assigned by chance)
to receive either active or non-active (sham) tDCS using standard or small (high
definition, HD) electrodes. This means if you agree to participate, you might
not receive active experimental tDCS. You will be told at the end of the study
if this is the case. If you did not receive active tDCS during the research, you
will be invited to receive the same number of active tDCS sessions after the
study. You may decide or not decide to receive these additional active tDCS
sessions after your research participation is complete. We aim to enroll 100
patients who have depression and who have not made any changes to current
medication(s) for the past six weeks.
