Table 1.

List of inclusion and exclusion criteria.

Inclusion criteria

1. Aged 22-85 years old 2. Radiographic evidence of ischemic stroke 3. Stroke within 2 weeks to 6 months 4. HAMD score ≥ 8 Exclusion criteria

1. Metallic objects or neurostimulators implanted intracranially 2. Stroke in the area of stimulation (L DLPFC) 3. Known history of epilepsy or seizure disorder 4. A woman who is pregnant or breastfeeding 5. History of psychiatric hospitalization unrelated to current PSD 6. Current suicidal ideation or MINI suicide scale > 8 7. ASRM score > 6 8. Current illicit drug use 9. History of head trauma resulting in loss of memory > 5 min or requiring hospitalization 10. Evidence of hemorrhage in the brain at the time of study 11. Clinically significant EKG abnormalities including QTC prolongation > 450 msec in men or > 480 msec in women 12. Any other mental or physical conditions that are inappropriate for study participation at the PI's discretion