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Placebo is very strong in all depression studies, also because most depressions disappear or at least improve on their own - patients are most likely to seek he
by H8crilA 2y ago
Placebo is very strong in all depression studies, also because most depressions disappear or at least improve on their own - patients are most likely to seek help closer to the random/periodic bottom, than to the top. This device may be similar to transcranial magnetic stimulation, or even the good old, scary, but reliable electroshocks. I do wonder if they are able to run enough current through the brain to cause any effect.
- funnym0nk3y 2y agoPlacebo in depression is strong because placebo effect involves the opioid system, particularly the mu receptor. That receptor is known to have antidepressant effects when stimulated. If you mean ECT by electroshocks, then yes, it's reliable but poorly tolerated with possible memory loss and cognitive impairment. It's still unknown how it works. TMS is very different from tDCS as the power in the brain is very different.