Study Summary
This trial is testing whether electrical stimulation can help people with anhedonia, by affecting the brain circuitry related to rewards.
- Anhedonia
Treatment Effectiveness
Phase-Based Effectiveness
Study Objectives
1 Primary · 3 Secondary · Reporting Duration: baseline, 6 weeks
Trial Safety
Phase-Based Safety
Trial Design
2 Treatment Groups
active tDCS
1 of 2
sham tDCS
1 of 2
Experimental Treatment
Non-Treatment Group
45 Total Participants · 2 Treatment Groups
Primary Treatment: active tDCS · Has Placebo Group · N/A
Trial Logistics
Trial Timeline
Who is running the clinical trial?
Eligibility Criteria
Age 18 - 50 · All Participants · 2 Total Inclusion Criteria
Mark “Yes” if the following statements are true for you:Who else is applying?
What state do they live in?
| Texas | 100.0% |
How old are they?
| 18 - 65 | 100.0% |
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
| Did not meet criteria | 100.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Are individuals aged less than fifty-five accepted for this research experiment?
"In accordance with the requirements of this inquiry, only individuals aged 18-50 are eligible for enrollment." - Anonymous Online Contributor
Are there still opportunities for enrollment in this research program?
"The information currently accessible on clinicaltrials.gov states that this medical trial is no longer open for enrollment, having been posted on the 17th of October 2022 and edited most recently on the 12th of October 2022. Despite its closure to further participants, there are still 1,253 other trials looking for volunteers at present time." - Anonymous Online Contributor
May I participate in this medical experiment?
"This clinical trial requires up to 45 participants aged 18-50 who have been diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder and display clinically significant anhedonia as well as mild indicators of depression." - Anonymous Online Contributor