Brain stimulation for anxiety and insomnia
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation technique (tACS) can help people who have both generalized anxiety and long-term sleep problems. It aims to see if this treatment can reduce anxiety and improve sleep.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 65 years old.
- A doctor has diagnosed you with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (chronic anxiety).
- You also have ongoing sleep problems (chronic insomnia).
- Your anxiety should be at least moderate, as judged by a standard questionnaire.
- You can be on stable doses of antidepressants (like SSRIs or SNRIs) or limited benzodiazepines.
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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