Reduction of symptoms in patients with major depressive disorder after transcranial direct current stimulation treatment: A real-world study
Lõokene et al., 2022. Journal of Affective Disorders Reports
- Depressive symptoms were reduced after treatment with Sooma tDCS in a real-world study of 410 patients with major depressive disorder.
- Complete clinical response was achieved by >50% of the patients.
- Use of psychotropics or more severe depression negatively associated with outcome.
- tDCS was well tolerated and no serious adverse effects were reported.
- tDCS is suggested to be a well-suited treatment alternative for depression.