Can a chatbot and brain stimulation help your mental health?
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests if combining a special chatbot with a gentle brain stimulation technique (CES) can reduce anxiety, depression, and insomnia in people at high risk for mental health conditions. Eligible participants must be between 18 and 65, have symptoms that haven't changed much, and own a device like a smartphone or computer.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old
- You have been diagnosed with being at risk for a serious mental illness (called ARMS) by a psychiatrist
- Your symptoms have been fairly stable recently (not getting much better or worse quickly)
- You are willing to participate and sign a consent form
- You do not have a learning disability, alcohol or drug use problem, epilepsy, head injury, or certain medical devices like a pacemaker
- You own and can use a computer, tablet, or smartphone
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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