Acupuncture for Generalized Anxiety Disorder: Brain Effects
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether electroacupuncture (a type of acupuncture with mild electrical pulses) can help treat Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). It also uses brain scans (MRI) to see how the treatment might work.
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Who can take part
- You must have a diagnosis of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).
- You cannot have taken any antidepressants or anti-anxiety medications in the last 2 weeks.
- Your anxiety level must be at least moderately severe as measured by a standard questionnaire (HAMA score of 14 or higher).
- You must be right-handed (for the MRI brain scan).
- You must be between 18 and 60 years old and have at least a primary school education.
- You must not be 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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