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At-home brain stimulation relieves symptoms of depression, study finds

A study published in Nature Medicine shows that a headset delivering 9-volt energy can relieve depression symptoms for adults.
45% of participants using the active headset reported remission, compared to 22% in the placebo group.
The device adjusts brain activity by modulating neuron action potential, according to Dr. Cynthia Fu, who led the study.

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At-home brain stimulation relieves symptoms of depression, study finds

A headset worn at home that zaps the brain with the energy of a 9-volt battery could help relieve symptoms of depression, a new study shows.

5 months ago·Atlanta, United States

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At-home brain stimulation shows promise as new depression treatment

Researchers explain how a device delivering mild electrical stimulation to the brain can safely and effectively treat depression symptoms.

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At-home brain stimulation for depression is safe and effective, according to researchers

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Brain-stimulation therapy at home reduces major depression symptoms

This study highlights the efficacy of home-based tDCS in treating major depressive disorder, with significant improvements in depressive symptoms and remission.

5 months ago·United States

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Gentle brain stimulation could treat depression at home

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Electrical Brain Stimulation at Home Can Help Depression

Up to a third of people diagnosed with depression do not respond to antidepressants or therapy.In such cases, patients may be prescribed neuromodulation therapy, which modulates brain activity in order to reduce depression symptoms. One promising form of neuromodulation therapy that researchers are investigating is transcranial direction current stimulation (tDCS). Transcranial direct current stimulation delivers a weak electrical current…

5 months ago·Australia

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