Treating Loneliness In The Older Adult With Depression With tDCS
This study is recruiting. It focuses on depression and currently lists participation information in China.
Key information made simple
This study is looking at whether a digital support tool can help people with depression or Loneliness. Participants take part in a digital support tool and complete follow-up assessments. Some participants may receive Sham stimulation group instead of the study treatment, and direct benefit is not guaranteed.
Your next step
The official record suggests in-person participation through a hospital, with sites including Guangzhou Brain Hospital. 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 safety concerns that need urgent care first. 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
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Estimated enrollment
- Not clearly listed
- Sponsor
- Guangzhou Psychiatric Hospital
- Sponsor type
- Hospital / academic medical center
- Study type
- Device
- Intervention type
- Device / app / digital / technology
- Study phase
- Not clearly listed
- Locations
- China
- Age range
- From 60 Years to 80 Years
- Official registry ID
- NCT06658795
- Official source
- Official registry link
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Key study information
- Condition
- Depression, Loneliness
- Study status
- Recruiting
- Sponsor / lead affiliation
- Guangzhou Psychiatric Hospital
- Location / country
- China
- Registry
- ClinicalTrials.gov
- External trial ID
- NCT06658795
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 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 China.
Not medical advice
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Questions about this study
What is this study trying to understand?
This study is exploring brain stimulation for people with depression. Participants may complete study visits, assessments, or follow-up activities defined by the research team. It includes a comparison with a sham comparison. 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 depression; age range: From 60 Years to 80 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 Guangzhou Psychiatric Hospital, which appears to be a hospital or academic medical center. 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 currently recruiting. This does not mean you are eligible: the study team must confirm the criteria, available locations, and next steps.
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