Brain stimulation therapy for generalized anxiety disorder
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a type of brain stimulation called cTBS to see if it can help reduce anxiety in people with generalized anxiety disorder. The treatment targets two brain areas linked to mood and worry.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder by at least two doctors.
- Your anxiety level is currently high (score over 14 on a standard anxiety scale).
- You are between 18 and 60 years old.
- You are right-handed.
- You have at least 5 years of education.
- You are not taking anxiety medications, or you keep the same medications during the study.
- You can have a metal-free body (no pacemaker, metal implants, or metal dentures).
- 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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