articleJAMA PsychiatryFeb 6, 2013Closed access

The Sertraline vs Electrical Current Therapy for Treating Depression Clinical Study

Hospital São Paulo · Hospital Universitário da Universidade de São Paulo

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Abstract

Importance

Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) trials for major depressive disorder (MDD) have shown positive but mixed results.

Objective

To assess the combined safety and efficacy of tDCS vs a common pharmacological treatment (sertraline hydrochloride, 50 mg/d).

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599
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100%
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63
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Authors

10

Topics & keywords

Keywords
  • Sertraline
  • Rating scale
  • Transcranial direct-current stimulation
  • Montgomery–Åsberg Depression Rating Scale
  • Psychology
  • Randomized controlled trial
  • Major depressive episode
  • Major depressive disorder
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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