Brain stimulation to reduce anxiety after spinal tumor surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer, Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a gentle, painless electrical current applied to the scalp can help lower anxiety after surgery to remove a spinal tumor. It could offer a drug-free way to feel calmer during recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You are scheduled for surgery to remove a tumor from your spinal cord (under general anesthesia).
- You are right-handed.
- You are able to understand and fill out questionnaires about your mood and anxiety.
- You do not have any metal implants in your head, skull defects, or a history of seizures.
- You have not had significant anxiety (score less than 8 on a standard anxiety test) before surgery.
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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