Welch, Emma S., Anne Weigand, Julia E. Hooker, Noah S. Philip, Audrey R. Tyrka, Daniel Z. Press, and Linda L. Carpenter. 2019. “Feasibility of Computerized Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Combined With Bifrontal Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation for Treatment of Major Depression”. Neuromodulation: Technology at the Neural Interface 22 (8): 898-903.
Background Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is effective in the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD). Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) has demonstrated preliminary antidepressant effects and beneficial effects on cognitive function. Objective We investigated the feasibility and acceptability of using tDCS to enhance the effects of computer-based CBT for treatment of MDD. Materials and Methods In a randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled study, 14 patients with MDD on stable or no pharmacotherapy received active or sham bifrontal tDCS for four weeks with concurrent CBT. Results
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