Focused ultrasound for depression, anxiety, or OCD
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a device that uses focused ultrasound waves to stimulate areas of the brain linked to mood and anxiety. It may help improve symptoms of depression, anxiety, or obsessive-compulsive disorder without surgery.
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Who can take part
- You must be 22 to 80 years old.
- You must have at least one of: mild-to-moderate depression, anxiety, or OCD symptoms.
- If you take psychiatric medication, your dose must be stable for at least 4 weeks before starting.
- You must be able to have an MRI scan (no pacemaker or metal implants).
- You need to use a smartphone and be willing to try the study devices and app.
- You must be willing to use contraception (if applicable) and avoid pregnancy or fathering a child during the study.
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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