Developing Alternative Treatments for Young People with Depression: A study of transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS).

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Early stage Depression; Mental Health - Depression

• Registration Number: ACTRN12618001705279
• Lead Sponsor: Monash University

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2018-10-16
• Study Completion: 2022-04-28
• Last Update Posted: 9 May 2022

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Stopped early
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 55

Inclusion Criteria

Diagnosis of major depressive episode (MDE), in accordance with the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview
- Individuals between 16 to 30 years of age
- Depression severity quantified using the Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) cut-off scores (mild: 7-19; moderate: 20-34; severe: >34)
- No more than 2 previously received adequate trials of antidepressant treatment
- Demonstrated capacity to give informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

-Inability to give informed consent
-DSM V diagnoses of a psychotic disorder or current substance-use disorders;
-Developmental disorders (including autism);
-History of sustained head injury;
-Other neurological illness;
-Intellectual disability;
-Major medical illness impacting brain function
-Pregnancy

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified