RCT of At-Home tDCS for Depression in Pregnancy (NCT05097586)
Randomized Controlled Trial of At-home Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) for Depression in Pregnancy
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This is a randomized, sham-controlled trial to determine whether treatment with transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is superior to a sham condition at reducing the symptoms of depression in pregnant people with moderate to severe depression. The study aims to enrol 156 participants across all sites. Data collection occurs at baseline, immediately after treatment, every 4 weeks during pregnancy and 4-, 12-, 26- and 52-weeks postpartum
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre — Toronto, Ontario
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)
- Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre — Toronto, Ontario
- Women's College Hospital — Toronto, Ontario
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (416) 323-6400
Email: simone.vigod@wchospital.ca
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.