Fisher Wallace Neurostimulation & Depression Study (NCT04541563)

🧪 Interventions in This Study

• Fisher Wallace Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulator Device (DEVICE)

Check every box below. If you can check all of them, you may meet the study's basic screening requirements (final eligibility is confirmed by the site team).

1. Age greater than or equal to 21
2. US resident
3. Can receive packages to their home via UPS/Fedex/USPS
4. Major Depressive Disorder
5. PHQ-8 Score greater than 10 (show some signs of mild to moderate depression)
6. PHQ-8 Score less than 20 (given remote study serious depressed should be excluded)
7. Read/write English
8. have not contemplated suicide in the past year
9. not been institutionalized for mental health issues.
10. not currently experiencing problems with alcohol or drug abuse
11. can commit to not drinking alcohol 4 hours before bedtime for the duration of the study
12. can commit to two (2) 20 minute sessions per day for 8 weeks

🔍 Extracted verbatim from the official NIH eligibility criteria. Always confirm with the study coordinator.

📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

• ProofPilot (Remote Virtual Trial) — New York, New York

💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

• 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
• Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
• Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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💡 How to Participate

1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.