Brain stimulation for social anxiety disorder
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests if a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called theta burst stimulation can help treat social anxiety disorder. It uses magnetic pulses to target a brain area involved in fear and anxiety, and you may benefit if you have social anxiety and are not taking certain medications.
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Who can take part
- You are between 16 and 70 years old
- You have been diagnosed with social anxiety disorder
- You are right-handed
- If you take psychiatric medications, the dose has been stable for at least 4 weeks
- You do not have a history of seizures, brain tumors, stroke, or other serious brain conditions
- You do not have metal implants in your head or neck, and you have not had this brain stimulation treatment before
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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