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NCT06517121 tDCS in People With Subthreshold Depression

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NCT ID NCT06517121
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Education University of Hong Kong
Condition Subthreshold Depression
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 204 participants
Start Date 2026-01-16
Primary Completion 2027-01

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Personalized Experimental Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS)Sham Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS)Conventional Experimental Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS)

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 204 participants in total. It began in 2026-01-16 with a primary completion date of 2027-01.

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Brief Summary

This study evaluates the effects of multi-session transcranial direct current stimulation on loneliness, mood and depressiveness in people with subthreshold depression.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * No histories of learning impairment, major psychiatric disorders including Major Depressive Disorder or neurological disorders * At least primary school education * Subthreshold depression Exclusion Criteria: * On medication or treatments within 2 weeks prior to the beginning of the study that would affect the individual's brain, cognitive and affective functions

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Nichol ML Wong, PhD

✉ nmlwong@eduhk.hk

📞 852-29487431

Principal Investigator

Nichol ML Wong, PhD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Education University of Hong Kong

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06517121 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Subthreshold Depression. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT06517121 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06517121 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at nmlwong@eduhk.hk for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06517121 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06517121 clinical trial?

NCT06517121 is sponsored by Education University of Hong Kong. The principal investigator is Nichol ML Wong, PhD at Education University of Hong Kong. The trial plans to enroll 204 participants.

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