tDCS in the Prevention of Relapse After Electroconvulsive Therapy
Depression
About this trial
This is an interventional prevention trial for Depression focused on measuring Depression, Moods disorders, electroconvulsive therapy
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- 18-75 ans
- Remission (MADRS <10) of a major depressive episode after acute treatment with ECT + venlafaxine
- Lithium adjunction 48h after the last ECT session
- No comorbid psychiatric disorder, excluding personality disorder or nicotine dependance.
- Capacity to consent
- Sufficient comprehension of the French language
Exclusion Criteria:
- Contra-indications to tDCS
- Neurologic conditions
- Severe medical conditions.
- Pregnancy/breast-feeding.
- Current use of benzodiazepines or antipsychotics
Sites / Locations
- Centre Hospitalier Le Vinatier
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Sham Comparator
tDCS
Sham tDCS
The anode will be applied over the F3 area and the cathode over the F4 area. The current dose is 2mA. Electrodes will be 7x5cm in size. The investigators will apply 2 daily, tDCS sessions of 30 minutes, weekly the first month, fortnightly the second and third month, monthly the following 3 months.
The anode will be applied over the F3 area and the cathode over the F4 area. Electrodes will be 7x5cm in size. The investigators will apply 2 daily, tDCS sessions of 30 minutes, weekly the first month, fortnightly the second and third month, monthly the following 3 months.