This study is recruiting. It focuses on depression and currently lists participation information in the United States.
This study is looking at whether Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) can help people with Major Depression or Major Depression Disorders. Participants receive a study treatment and complete follow-up visits and assessments. Taking part may give some people access to Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS), but direct benefit is not guaranteed.
The official record suggests in-person participation through a lab, with sites including MUSC Brain Stimulation Lab in Charleston. Participation appears to involve a study treatment together with follow-up visits and routine safety or progress checks. The main fit is usually matching the main diagnosis and being able to understand the study and consent, while common reasons not to take part include safety concerns that need urgent care first and active substance or alcohol problems that could affect the results. 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.
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.
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.
Open source recordThis form records your interest so HopeStage can follow up with practical guidance. It is not a medical eligibility decision and it does not guarantee a study spot.
Taking part may give access to a new approach being evaluated.
It requires regular visits and structured follow-up.
Requires travel, with in-person participation in United States.
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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. Direct benefit is not guaranteed.
This study is sponsored by Medical University of South Carolina. 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.
This study may involve brain stimulation, 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.
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.