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High-Definition Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (HD-tDCS) Targeting the Primary Somatosensory Cortex for depression in bipolarity

This study is recruiting in China. It focuses on depression in bipolarity.

Bipolarity, Depression, ...DrugFrom 12 Years to 18 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 adolescents experiencing bipolarity.

What would participation involve?

Participants may take part in brain stimulation, complete questionnaires or follow-up assessments, attend study visits with the research team. The protocol may also involve randomization, placebo, or a comparison group. The registry lists locations in China.

Who is it mainly for?

This study appears to be mainly for adolescents with bipolarity. Because it involves minors, a parent or guardian may need to be involved.

What should you check before joining?

Ask about how many sessions are required and who delivers them, whether there is placebo, randomization, or a comparison group, how many visits or travel steps are needed, what role parents or guardians have in the process.

What to expect

Your next step

The official record suggests in-person participation through a hospital, with sites including Affiliated Nanjing Brain Hospital, Nanjing Medical University. Participation appears to involve assessments along with scans or samples to help researchers understand patterns more clearly. The main fit is usually being able to understand the study and consent and meeting the main study requirements, while common reasons not to take part include safety concerns that need urgent care first and major medical issues that could make participation unsuitable. 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.

Before joining

Questions to ask before joining

Study clarity

Things to check before joining

Study start dateStarted: September 16, 2025
Recruitment status
Recruiting
Estimated enrollment
Not clearly listed
Sponsor
Jiangsu Province Nanjing Brain Hospital
Sponsor type
Hospital / academic medical center
Study type
Drug
Intervention type
Medication / drug
Study phase
Not clearly listed
Locations
China
Age range
From 12 Years to 18 Years
Official registry ID
NCT07246044
Official title
High-Definition Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (HD-tDCS) Targeting the Primary Somatosensory Cortex for Bipolar Depression in Adolescents: A Randomized Double-Blind Controlled Trial
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In practice

For you

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 China.

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 medication?

This appears to be a medication / drug 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 12 Years to 18 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 take a study treatment and have regular medical follow-up. 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 side effects, interactions, or treatment changes should I check?

If the study involves a medication, ask whether it is already approved, experimental, or being tested for a new use. Check possible side effects, interactions with current treatment, dose changes, monitoring, and what happens if you feel worse. 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 Jiangsu Province Nanjing Brain 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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