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CompletedNCT01644747

tDCS as an add-on Treatment for Resistant Major Depression in Uni- or Bipolar Patients

This study is completed. It focuses on bipolarity and currently lists study information in France.

Bipolarity, Depression, ...DeviceFrom 18 Years to 65 Years
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In plain English

Key information made simple

What is this study testing?

This study is testing whether brain stimulation may be useful for adults experiencing bipolarity.

What would participation involve?

Participants may take part in brain stimulation, attend study visits with the research team. The registry lists locations in France.

Who is it mainly for?

This study appears to be mainly for adults with bipolarity.

What should you check before joining?

Ask about how many sessions are required and who delivers them, whether there is a comparison group, how many visits or travel steps are needed, the exact eligibility criteria.

What to expect

Your next step

The official record suggests in-person participation through a hospital, with sites including CHRU Besancon - Service de Psychiatrie - Centre Investigation Clinique Innovation Technologique (CIC-IT808), CHU Grenoble - Clinique de Psychiatrie de l'Adulte, and CH Le Vinatier - Service de Psychiatrie in Lyon. Participation appears to involve guided sessions or support activities with check-ins on how they fit into daily life. The main fit is usually matching the main diagnosis and being able to follow the planned visits or tasks, while common reasons not to take part include pregnancy or breastfeeding and other factors that could make participation unsuitable. This is an early-stage study, which usually means a smaller group and a focus on learning how the approach behaves.

Before joining

Questions to ask before joining

Study clarity

Things to check before joining

Study start dateStarted: July 19, 2012
Recruitment status
Completed
Estimated enrollment
Not clearly listed
Sponsor
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Besancon
Sponsor type
Unknown or unclear
Study type
Device
Intervention type
Device / app / digital / technology
Study phase
Not clearly listed
Locations
France
Age range
From 18 Years to 65 Years
Official registry ID
NCT01644747
Official title
tDCS as an add-on Treatment for Resistant Major Depression in Uni- or Bipolar Patients
Official source
Official registry link

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In practice

For you

Taking part may give access to a new approach being evaluated.

It requires regular follow-up, often through questionnaires or interviews.

Requires travel, with in-person participation in France.

Important

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FAQ

Questions about this study

What is this study trying to understand?

This study is exploring brain stimulation for people with bipolarity. Participants may complete study visits, assessments, or follow-up activities defined by the research team. Direct benefit is not guaranteed. The detailed objective is not always clearly listed in the public registry; the study team can confirm.

Does this study involve a device, app, or technology?

This appears to be a device / app / digital / technology study. The phase is not clearly listed in the public registry. Phase is mostly relevant for medication studies and some device studies. For this study, it may be more useful to look at what is required, the duration, visits, and eligibility criteria.

Who might this study be for?

This study may concern people with bipolarity; age range: From 18 Years to 65 Years. The criteria appear fairly specific, but you should not assume you are eligible. The study team must confirm diagnosis, age, exclusions, available locations, and next steps.

What would I likely need to do?

You may need to use a device, app, or digital tool for a defined period. The listed study locations suggest that at least part of participation may involve a physical site. Ask whether some steps can be done remotely.

What should I check about data, monitoring, alerts, and daily use?

If the study uses a device, app, or digital tool, check what data is collected, who can access it, how often you need to use it, and what happens if the tool detects a concerning signal. For any mental health study, also ask who to contact if you feel worse, whether participation may affect current treatment, whether you can stop, and who confirms eligibility.

Will I need to travel or attend in-person visits?

The listed study locations suggest that at least part of participation may involve a physical site. Ask which sites are open, how many visits are expected, whether any steps can be done remotely, and whether travel costs or compensation are listed.

Who is behind this study?

This study is sponsored by Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Besancon, which appears to be unknown or unclear. If available, it can be useful to check the sponsor website, collaborators, investigator affiliation, and the official registry before deciding. HopeStage does not judge the quality of a sponsor or researcher, but helps you identify what to verify.

Can I still join this study?

The registry indicates that this study is completed. It may still be useful for understanding the research, but you are unlikely to be able to join.

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