Brain stimulation for anxiety in adults over 60 with GAD
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a brain stimulation treatment (rTMS) can reduce anxiety symptoms in older adults with generalized anxiety disorder. It may help people whose anxiety is still present despite current treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are age 60 or older.
- You have generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) diagnosed by DSM-5 criteria.
- Your anxiety score is high enough (HAMA 14 or more) and your depression score is not too high (HAMD-17 item score under 17).
- Your anti-anxiety medication type and dose have not changed in the last 3 months.
- You can consent to take part in the study.
- You do NOT have certain brain or seizure risks (like traumatic brain injury, epilepsy history, or conditions such as brain tumors/encephalitis).
Quick eligibility check
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