Direct current stimulation (DCS)

Researchers are investigating direct current stimulation (DCS) as a treatment for depression and potential alternative to medication and electroconvulsive therapy. The stimulation is painless with no known serious side effects (some people report a headache afterwards), and the person is fully awake and alert during the 30 minute treatment sessions.

We are looking for:

• People aged over 18
• People who have been experiencing feelings of depression for at least 4 weeks prior to study
• People able to commit to the trial for at least 4 weeks with the option of additional further treatment, attending usually for 40 minutes every weekday.

For more information call 02 9382 3720 or email TMSandDCS@unsw.edu.au

Watch a demonstration of DCS with a real patient

• Watch part 1 (1 minute)
• Watch part 2 (30 seconds)
• Watch a presentation by the director of the study

Download the flyer [PDF, 52KB]

Watch a clip about the study from Channel Ten News