RecruitingNCT07269964

At-Home tDCS as Maintenance Therapy

This study is recruiting. It focuses on depression and currently lists participation information in Germany.

DepressionOtherOver 18 Years

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In plain English

Key information made simple

This study is looking at whether a digital support tool can help people with Mdd, Severe Depression, or Major Depressive Episode. Participants receive tDCS or usual care and complete study visits and assessments. Some participants may receive usual care instead of the study treatment, and direct benefit is not guaranteed.

What to expect

Your next step

The official record suggests a mix of remote and in-person participation through a hospital, with sites including Technical University of Munich, TUM School of Medicine and Health, Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Munich, in München and Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Technical University of Munich, University Hospital in München. Participation appears to involve questionnaires, interviews, or regular check-ins about day-to-day experience. The main fit is usually matching the main diagnosis, 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

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?

Study clarity

Things to check before joining

Sponsor: Technical University of Munich
Sponsor type: University
Main activity: brain stimulation
Intervention: Not available
Time commitment: multiple visits or assessments
Study phase: Not available
Enrollment: Not available
Recruitment status: Recruiting
Source: Official registry link

Public study data

Key study information

Official title: At-Home tDCS as Maintenance Therapy
Condition: MDD; Severe Depression; Major Depressive Episode
Study status: Recruiting
Sponsor / lead affiliation: Technical University of Munich
Location / country: Germany
Registry: ClinicalTrials.gov
External trial ID: NCT07269964

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.

In practice

For you

Taking part may help improve understanding of your condition.

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

Mixes in-person and remote participation.

Official source

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: At-Home tDCS as Maintenance Therapy
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov
Official registry link: Open official registry
External trial ID: NCT07269964

Open source record

Important

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FAQ

Questions about this study

What is At-Home tDCS as Maintenance Therapy?

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 usual care. Direct benefit is not guaranteed.

Who is behind this study, and what type of sponsor is it?

This study is sponsored by Technical University of Munich. 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 brain stimulation, study visits, and assessments. The time commitment is multiple visits or assessments. 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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