Status:
COMPLETED
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Therapy for Bipolar Depression
Lead Sponsor:
University of East London
Collaborating Sponsors:
University College, London
King's College London
Conditions:
Depression, Bipolar
Bipolar Disorder
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Bipolar disorder is a severe and disabling disorder. The course of illness is often progressive but is highly heterogeneous between individuals and within the lifetime for an individual. The most comm...
Detailed Description
The novel brain stimulation treatment, transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), is a potential first-line treatment for bipolar disorder. tDCS generates a small electric current which modulates...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- diagnosis of bipolar disorder based on DSM-5 criteria
- minimum score of 18 on the MADRS
- being on a stable dosage of mood stabilizing medication for a minimum of two weeks
Exclusion
- comorbid psychiatric disorder
- significant risk of suicide or self harm
- any contraindications to tDCS, including implanted electronic medical devices
- history of epilepsy
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 2022
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
May 30 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
44 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05436613
Start Date
May 1 2022
End Date
May 30 2024
Last Update
August 14 2025
Active Locations (1)
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University of East London
London, United Kingdom, E16 2RD