Hypnotherapy and Brain Activity in Generalized Anxiety Disorder
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This study uses EEG (a brain wave test) to see how Ericksonian hypnotherapy, a gentle type of hypnosis, affects brain activity and anxiety symptoms in people with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) who are not currently in treatment or taking medication for anxiety.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You speak Turkish fluently (needed for the hypnosis sessions and questionnaires).
- You are not currently receiving any other therapy or medication for anxiety.
- You have never tried hypnotherapy before.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
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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