Depression and Anxiety Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- People aged between 18 and 65
- People who have been diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) according to standard diagnostic guidelines
- People who are currently experiencing a moderate level of depression, confirmed by a specific depression rating scale score at two points in the study process
- People who are able to understand and agree to take part in the study
- People who speak French or English
- People who have a prescribing doctor or mental health professional currently responsible for their care
- People whose current medications and any talking therapies have been stable and unchanged
- People who have access to the internet and own a smartphone
- People who are able to learn and independently operate a home-use brain stimulation device (called a tDCS device)
- People who are able to collect and return the brain stimulation device from and to the trial site
Who may not be able to join:
- People with a history of epilepsy
- People who have a medical reason why a tDCS brain stimulation device cannot be used on them (confirm with trial site)
- People who have previously had brain or blood vessel surgery
- People with skin or scalp conditions that would affect where the tDCS device's electrodes are placed
- People with a history of bipolar disorder
- People whose personal or medical situation would make it difficult to use the brain stimulation device independently at home
- People who are currently pregnant
- People who are currently receiving any other type of brain stimulation treatment
- People who are currently taking benzodiazepine medications (a type of sedative or anti-anxiety medication)
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
Phone: 514-251-4000
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Feasibility and Acceptability of Home-Based tDCS
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 21 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.