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Official title The Effect of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) in Improving Emotion Health
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07319143
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate how transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) affects emotion functions in young adults aged 18-35 from the local community, including both male and female participants. The main question(s) it aims to answer are: Does tDCS improve emotional functions, such as mood regulation and motivation, in individuals with subthreshold depression (StD)?
- Time commitment: about 2 weeks
- You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 35. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Age 18-35 years
- Fluency in Cantonese or Mandarin
- Normal or corrected-to-normal vision and hearing
- IQ \> 75% Quantile in Raven's SPM
- At least 9 years of formal education
You likely can't join if
- Past or current major physical illness or psychiatric disorders
- Use of psychotropic medication in the past 6 months
- Pregnancy (for women)
- Any condition that prevents safe tDCS use (e.g., brain injury, implants)
- Previous participation in neuromodulation in the past 3 months
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age 18-35 years
- Fluency in Cantonese or Mandarin
- Normal or corrected-to-normal vision and hearing
- IQ \> 75% Quantile in Raven's SPM
- At least 9 years of formal education
- Right-handedness
- Past or current major physical illness or psychiatric disorders
- Use of psychotropic medication in the past 6 months
- Pregnancy (for women)
- Any condition that prevents safe tDCS use (e.g., brain injury, implants)
- Previous participation in neuromodulation in the past 3 months
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The study runs about 2 weeks per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 35 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Hong Kong, Hong Kong. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.