Brain stimulation for generalized anxiety disorder
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a gentle brain stimulation method called High-Definition Transcranial Electrical Stimulation (HD-tES) to see if it can help reduce anxiety symptoms in people with Generalized Anxiety Disorder. It uses small electrodes on the scalp to deliver mild electrical currents to areas of the brain involved in anxiety, without surgery or major side effects.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 65 years old.
- A doctor must have confirmed you have Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).
- You need to have anxiety symptoms that are at least moderate in severity.
- Your depression symptoms should be mild or less.
- You must be on a stable treatment plan (same medication or counseling) for the last 6 weeks, or you cannot take these treatments.
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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