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NCT06979154 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Pilot Study of Personalized Aperiodic Transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation in Antenatal Depression (PandA-tACS)
A NA study of Major Depressive Disorder and Healthy (Controls), sponsored by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 10
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT06979154 is a NA study of Major Depressive Disorder and Healthy (Controls) that is actively recruiting participants, run by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. The registered enrollment target is 10 participants, below the 377-participant average among 282 other Major Depressive Disorder trials with a reported enrollment target (97% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.
The verdict
NCT06979154, a NA study of Major Depressive Disorder and Healthy (Controls), is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 10 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to develop the safety, feasibility, and tolerability of a personalized transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) approach in antenatal depression.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DEVICE tACS (aperiodic)
Study Locations (1)
North Carolina
- Carolina Center for Neurostimulation - Chapel Hill
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 10 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-08-12 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-12-01 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT06979154
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT06979154 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 10 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 377-participant average among 282 other Major Depressive Disorder trials with a reported enrollment target (97% lower). The listed sponsor is University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, which has 1,109 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 4 conditions, with Major Depressive Disorder appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which tACS (aperiodic) is the first listed.
NCT06979154 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include North Carolina.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT06979154 about?
NCT06979154 is a clinical study titled "Pilot Study of Personalized Aperiodic Transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation in Antenatal Depression (PandA-tACS)". The purpose of this study is to develop the safety, feasibility, and tolerability of a personalized transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) approach in antenatal depression.
What is the current status of trial NCT06979154?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 10 participants. The study started on 2025-08-12. Estimated completion is 2026-12-01.
What conditions does trial NCT06979154 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Major Depressive Disorder, Healthy (Controls), Antenatal Depression, Major Depressive Disorder in Pregnancy.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06979154?
The interventions under investigation include: tACS (aperiodic) (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06979154?
This trial is sponsored by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, which has 1,109 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT06979154 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across North Carolina. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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