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A Controlled Trial of the Therapeutic Effects of Polarization of the Brain in Depressive Illness

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 January 2018

R. Costain ,
J. W. T. Redfearn  and
O. C. J. Lippold
R. Costain
Affiliation:
From the Department of Physiology, University College, London, and Graylingwell Hospital, Chichester, Sussex
J. W. T. Redfearn
Affiliation:
From the Department of Physiology, University College, London, and Graylingwell Hospital, Chichester, Sussex
O. C. J. Lippold
Affiliation:
From the Department of Physiology, University College, London, and Graylingwell Hospital, Chichester, Sussex
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A previous paper (Lippold and Redfearn, 1964) described various mental changes which occur when small direct currents are passed through the brain in human subjects. Some beneficial effects often followed this procedure and it appeared worthwhile to carry out a controlled double-blind clinical trial.

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The British Journal of Psychiatry , Volume 110 , Issue 469 , November 1964 , pp. 786 - 799
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Copyright © Royal College of Psychiatrists, 1964 

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