Depression and Anxiety Trial, Recruiting
voxsanity.com.au · Eligibility summary from public government registries · 18 August 2026 · not medical advice
Who may and may not be able to join
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Who may be able to join
- The pregnancy has had an organ screening scan that showed no abnormalities in the baby's development.
- The person is able to sign a written consent form themselves.
- The person has enough German language skills to communicate and understand what the study involves.
Who may not be able to join
Each point below is a reason the trial team may not be able to accept someone. It is not a list of requirements to meet.
- People for whom the study's nerve stimulation device (tVNS) is not considered safe, such as those with active implanted medical devices (like a cochlear implant or pacemaker), cerebral shunts, skin conditions in the relevant area, or cardiovascular health issues (confirm with trial site).
- People with an irregular heartbeat (cardiac arrhythmia) or coronary heart disease.
- People with a neurological disorder.
- People who currently have a diagnosed mood disorder or are currently experiencing a mood disorder episode.
- People who have been diagnosed with schizophrenia or a related psychotic disorder.
- People with a severe substance use disorder.
- People whose participation the study doctor considers may be harmful to either the participant or the baby, based on other health concerns.
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Birgit Derntl, Prof., PhD, University Hospital Tübingen
Phone: +49 (0)7071 29-85736
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
GP referral letter
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
tVNS-induced changes in postpartum depression symptoms; tVNS-induced changes in the daily mood
Can't join this trial?
Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 31 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.