Brain stimulation for generalized anxiety disorder
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a noninvasive brain stimulation treatment called continuous theta burst stimulation (cTBS) for adults with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). It aims to see if this treatment can reduce anxiety symptoms and possibly offer a new option for people who have not responded well to other treatments.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 59 years old.
- You have a diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).
- Your anxiety is at least moderately severe (measured by a standard anxiety scale).
- You do not have a history of seizures or epilepsy, and you do not have any metal implants or implanted electronic devices (like a pacemaker) that would make brain stimulation unsafe.
- You are not pregnant and do not have an acute psychiatric crisis or high suicide risk.
Quick eligibility check
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