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Can a brain-stimulation device effectively treat depression?

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Can a brain-stimulation device effectively treat depression?

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  • Flow Neuroscience promotes a headset that applies electrical pulses to the brain to alleviate depression symptoms.
  • This technology targets the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, linked to key functions like decision-making and motivation.
  • A clinical trial showed that 45% of participants experienced symptom remission, contrasting with 22% in the placebo group.
  • Experts express caution over the mixed evidence surrounding transcranial direct-current stimulation (tDCS) effectiveness.
  • Future research may focus on personalized treatments to enhance the efficacy of tDCS for patients with varying depression severity.

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