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CompletedNCT05551585
Transcranial Pulse Stimulation for Depression
This study is completed. It focuses on depression and currently lists study information in China.
DepressionOtherFrom 18 Years to 65 Years
Key information made simple
This study exists to see whether a therapy or guided support program is workable and worth testing more broadly. Researchers are trying to understand what a therapy or guided support program can reveal about signals in the brain or body that may guide care later on. For people living with Depression, the gap between what sounds good on paper and what works in daily life is often important. If the findings are useful, they could help shape larger studies and better designed support in the future. Taking part helps build the evidence that can improve understanding and care for others over time.
Your next step
The official record suggests in-person participation through a university, with sites including The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. 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 meeting the main study requirements, while common reasons not to take part include major medical issues that could make participation unsuitable and pregnancy or breastfeeding. The official record does not list a formal phase, which usually means this is focused more on feasibility, delivery, or support than a standard drug-development stage.
Questions to ask before joining
- What are the exact eligibility criteria, and what could exclude someone?
- How many visits, assessments, or follow-ups are expected, and over what period?
- What risks, side effects, practical burdens, or alternatives should be understood first?
- Who should be contacted to confirm locations, timing, compensation, and next steps?
Things to check before joining
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- Sponsor type
- University
- Main activity
- behavioral or lifestyle intervention
- Intervention
- Not available
- Time commitment
- long follow-up or multiple visits
- Study phase
- Not available
- Enrollment
- Not available
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Source
- Official registry link
Key study information
- Official title
- Transcranial Pulse Stimulation for Depression
- Condition
- Major Depression
- Study status
- Completed
- Sponsor / lead affiliation
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- Location / country
- China
- Registry
- ClinicalTrials.gov
- External trial ID
- NCT05551585
Why this study may matter
This study may matter because it adds public evidence around depression. HopeStage presents it as a starting point for understanding the study, checking the official source, and preparing questions with a care team.
For you
Taking part may help improve understanding of your condition.
It requires regular follow-up, often through questionnaires or interviews.
Requires travel, with in-person participation in China.
Registry reference
This page links back to the public source record so people can verify details directly with the registry and research team.
If you want the full study description, eligibility criteria, locations, and sponsor information in the original format, this is the place to check before taking the next step.
- Official title
- Transcranial Pulse Stimulation for Depression
- Source
- ClinicalTrials.gov
- Official registry link
- Open official registry
- External trial ID
- NCT05551585
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Questions about this study
What is Transcranial Pulse Stimulation for Depression?
This study is exploring behavioral or lifestyle intervention for people with depression. Participants may complete study visits, assessments, or follow-up activities defined by the research team. Direct benefit is not guaranteed.
Who is behind this study, and what type of sponsor is it?
This study is sponsored by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Based on the sponsor name or official registry information, it appears to be a university. You should verify the details in the official registry record.
What does participation involve, what phase is it, and what should I ask about safety?
This study may involve behavioral or lifestyle intervention, study visits, and assessments. The time commitment is long follow-up or multiple visits. The study phase is not available in HopeStage data. Check the official source record to see whether a phase is listed. Enrollment is not available in HopeStage data. HopeStage cannot say whether a study is safe or right for you. Before joining, ask the research team about possible risks, time commitment, visits, side effects, compensation, safety monitoring, and whether participation may affect your current care.
Where can I verify the study details?
Use the official source record linked on this page to check the full study description, recruitment status, eligibility criteria, locations, sponsor information, phase, enrollment, contact details, and any listed risks or requirements.
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