Direct Current Stimulation (DCS)

Researchers at the Black Dog Institute at the University of NSW 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 20 minute treatment sessions.

This study needs people who:

• Are aged over 18
• have been experiencing feelings of depression for at least 4 weeks prior to study
• are able to commit to the trial for 3-6 weeks, attending usually for 30 minutes every weekday.

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

You can also see an online demonstration of DCS with a real patient, view a presentation by the director of the study, or watch the Channel Ten News item regarding this DSC study at the Black Dog Institute website.