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ArticleBMC psychiatry2025

Model-driven individualized transcranial direct current stimulation for the treatment of insomnia disorder: protocol for a randomized, sham-controlled, double-blind study.

Yang Wang, Wenjun Jia, Zhuo Zhang, Tingyue Bai, Qi Xu, Jian Jiang, Zhen Wang

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Article in BMC psychiatry, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT06671457 (Model-Driven Individualized Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation for the Treatment of Insomnia Disorders), which is not on this map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Model-Driven Individualized Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation for the Treatment of Insomnia Disorders

TypeinterventionalSponsorZhen WangRan2024 to 2026Enrolled40ConditionsInsomniaArmsActive transcranial direct current stimulation, Sham transcranial direct current stimulation
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Yang Wang *Shanghai Mental Health Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 600 Wan Ping Nan Road, Shanghai, 200030, China.
Wenjun Jia *Shanghai Center for Brain Science and Brain-Inspired Intelligence Technology, Shanghai, China.
Zhuo Zhang *Shanghai Mental Health Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 600 Wan Ping Nan Road, Shanghai, 200030, China.
Tingyue BaiShanghai Mental Health Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 600 Wan Ping Nan Road, Shanghai, 200030, China.
Qi XuShanghai Mental Health Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 600 Wan Ping Nan Road, Shanghai, 200030, China.
Jian JiangShanghai Quanlan Technology Co., LTD, Shanghai, China. jiangjian@eegion.com.
Zhen WangShanghai Mental Health Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 600 Wan Ping Nan Road, Shanghai, 200030, China. wangzhen@smhc.org.cn.

Funding

Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Major Project 2021SHZDZX
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveInsomnia disorder is a prevalent condition associated with significant negative impacts on health and daily functioning. Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) has emerged as a potential technique for improving sleep. However, questions remain regarding its clinical efficacy, and there is a lack of standardized individualized stimulation protocols. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of model-driven, individualized tDCS for treating insomnia disorder through a randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled trial.

methodsA total of 40 patients diagnosed with insomnia disorder will be recruited and randomly assigned to either an active tDCS group or a sham stimulation group. Individualized stimulation parameters will be determined through machine learning-based electric field modeling incorporating structural MRI and EEG data. Participants will undergo 10 sessions of tDCS (5 days/week for 2 consecutive weeks), with follow-up assessments conducted at 2 and 4 weeks after treatment. The primary outcome is the reduction in the Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) score at two weeks post-treatment. Secondary outcomes include changes in sleep parameters, anxiety, and depression scores. EXPECTED

resultsThis study is expected to provide evidence for the effectiveness of individualized tDCS in improving sleep quality and reducing insomnia symptoms. This integrative approach, combining advanced neuroimaging and electrophysiological biomarkers, has the potential to establish an evidence-based framework for individualized brain stimulation, optimizing therapeutic outcomes.

trial registrationThis study is registered at ClinicalTrials.gov (Identifier: NCT06671457) and was registered on 4 November 2024.

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Sleep Initiation and Maintenance DisordersTranscranial Direct Current StimulationAdultDouble-Blind MethodElectroencephalographyFemaleHumansMachine LearningMagnetic Resonance ImagingMaleMiddle AgedRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicTreatment OutcomeYoung AdultIndividualized neuromodulationInsomnia disorderTranscranial direct current stimulation

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PMCPMC12465854

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