Brain stimulation for stubborn anxiety
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests if a specific type of magnetic brain stimulation (TMS) can reduce anxiety for people who haven't gotten enough relief from other treatments. You would receive daily TMS sessions over several weeks, and the team will track your anxiety symptoms closely.
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Who can take part
- You must have at least moderate anxiety (score above 16 on a standard anxiety questionnaire).
- You have tried one type of treatment (talk therapy or medication) that didn't help enough.
- Your anxiety medications must be the same dose for 4 weeks before and during the trial.
- You cannot be pregnant, and must avoid pregnancy during the study.
- No metal implants or other medical devices that make TMS or MRI unsafe.
- No recent use of ketamine, esketamine, or ECT (last 4 weeks) and no TMS in the last 3 months.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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