TACS Research Project

Calling all younger people in the Perth region who experience treatment-resistant symptoms of depression!

Murdoch University is running a research project exploring the effectiveness of a relatively new non-invasive brain stimulation technique called transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) similar to that which has been recently added to the Medicare Benefits Scheme to treat depression (namely repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, or rTMS.) This is because recent studies are demonstrating that tACS may potentially reduce depression symptoms and is much safer, cheaper and more accessible than rTMS.

Therefore, this project aims to investigate the effects of tACS on depression symptoms in treatment-resistant younger people (i.e. those who have tried conventional treatment options and experienced little/no reductions in depression symptoms.)

If you are interested in participating (compensation for your time will be offered,) more information is available via the QR code. For an assessment of your eligibility to participate then please email us at [email protected] - we'd love to see you in the lab!

For potential participants! Here is our protocol/structure of sessions. This includes a baseline measurement at 14 days prior to the tACS intervention, which will include 6 sessions of stimulation across two weeks. Follow up measures will be taken at both 7 days and 30 days post-intervention. For more information and to find out if you're eligible to join our study, please email us at [email protected] - we hope to see you in the lab!

Are you an adolescent or younger adult struggling with symptoms of depression? Have you tried conventional treatments, with little or no improvements? Are you located in the Perth region? You may be eligible for our study investigating the effects of a non-invasive brain stimulation technique which, upon recent research, has been suggested to improve symptoms of depression. For more information, please scan the QR code and if you wish to participate, please email us at [email protected] - we hope to see you in the lab!