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Lead
Johns Hopkins University
Age
18–95
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
Abel to provide written informed consent is obtained in the English language
Age 18 to 95 years old
Movement Disorder Society Clinical Diagnostic Criteria for probable idiopathic Parkinson disease
Report disabling depressive or neuropsychiatric symptoms prior to study entry
Capacity to understand the nature of the study;
You may not be if
Known structural brain disease such as a neoplasm, abscess etc.
Pre-existing skull / scalp defects that would impede standardized electrode placement
Current electronic or metal implants
Diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a Psychotic Disorder or any other non-unipolar depressive disorder as a principal diagnosis in the 6 months prior to screening;
Concurrent treatment with medication which may affect tDCS (benzodiazepines, anticonvulsants, dextromethorphan and pseudoephedrine)
Endorse active suicidal ideation at enrollment or during any study visit, or have attempted suicide in the six months prior to screening;
History of substance abuse or dependence in the 2 months prior to screening;
Considered to be at significant risk of committing homicide;
Unstable medical condition;
Score less than 22 on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)
Women of childbearing potential who are pregnant or are considering becoming pregnant during the length of the study;
There has been a change in their depression or psychotherapy treatment regimen in the 2 weeks preceding screening;
