Brain stimulation and virtual reality for anxiety disorders
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests if a combination of non-invasive brain stimulation (tDCS) and virtual reality meditation can reduce anxiety in people with Generalized Anxiety Disorder or related conditions. It aims to find a new, non-medication way to help manage symptoms.
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Who can take part
- You are between 16 and 70 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Mixed Anxiety and Depressive Disorder, or depression with strong anxiety.
- Your anxiety symptoms are at least mild to moderate on a standard rating scale.
- You are right-handed.
- Your antidepressant or other treatment dose has been stable for the last 4 weeks.
- You can read and write Chinese.
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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