Brain stimulation for chronic stress
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether gentle electrical stimulation applied to the head (transcranial electrical stimulation) can help reduce symptoms of chronic stress. The study uses two types of non-invasive stimulation and compares them to see which is more effective.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with stress and score above 4 on a standard stress questionnaire.
- You are able to read, understand, and answer the study questionnaires.
- You are not a smoker and are not pregnant.
- You have not started or changed any psychiatric medication in the last 3 months, and you do not take anti-anxiety or antidepressant drugs.
- You do not have depression, anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, autism, epilepsy, or a history of seizures or dizziness.
- You do not have any contraindications for brain stimulation (like metal implants, brain surgery, or cochlear implants).
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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