Author:
Loo Colleen K.,Alonzo Angelo,Martin Donel,Mitchell Philip B.,Galvez Veronica,Sachdev Perminder
Abstract
BackgroundPreliminary evidence suggests transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) has antidepressant efficacy.AimsTo further investigate the efficacy of tDCS in a double-blind, sham-controlled trial (registered at www.clinicaltrials.gov: NCT00763230).MethodSixty-four participants with current depression received active or sham anodal tDCS to the left prefrontal cortex (2 mA, 15 sessions over 3 weeks), followed by a 3-week open-label active treatment phase. Mood and neuropsychological effects were assessed.ResultsThere was significantly greater improvement in mood after active than after sham treatment (P<0.05), although no difference in responder rates (13% in both groups). Attention and working memory improved after a single session of active but not sham tDCS (P<0.05). There was no decline in neuropsychological functioning after 3–6 weeks of active stimulation. One participant with bipolar disorder became hypomanic after active tDCS.ConclusionsFindings confirm earlier reports of the antidepressant efficacy and safety of tDCS. Vigilance for mood switching is advised when administering tDCS to individuals with bipolar disorder.
Publisher
Royal College of Psychiatrists
Subject
Psychiatry and Mental health
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