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transcranial direct current stimulation for Anxiety and Fear
Study Summary
This trial is testing whether transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) can help people with anxious depression by targeting their threat sensitivity.
- Anxiety and Fear
- Depression
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- You have a medical condition that is not under control and could affect your ability to take part in the study or affect the study results. This includes conditions related to the brain, heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, metabolism, digestion, immune system, hormones, and mental health.You have a score of at least 8 on the OASIS anxiety scale.You currently have an eating disorder or obsessive-compulsive disorder.You have had thoughts of suicide or attempted suicide within the past two years or have expressed these thoughts to the study team during screening.You cannot have an MRI or tDCS due to certain medical conditions or circumstances.One or more of your family members have had psychotic or bipolar disorder.You are currently taking medications that can significantly affect the results of brain scans.You have a history of severe scalp irritation or skin condition that can affect the integrity of your skin.
- Group 1: active transcranial direct current stimulation
- Group 2: sham transcranial direct current stimulation
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
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Are there any current opportunities for clinical participation?
"According to information available on clinicaltrials.gov, recruitment for this study is currently in progress. The trial was initially posted April 13th 2021 and its details were last amended November 9th 2022."
How many people are currently taking part in this research project?
"Affirmative. According to clinicaltrials.gov, this research study is presently enrolling patients. This trial was initially made available on April 13th 2021 and the most recent update occurred November 9th 2022; 124 participants are required for the study at one specific location."
Does this investigation provide the opportunity for participants over 30 to join?
"This clinical trial requires participants to have attained the age of consent, aged 18 and above, but not yet reached retirement age. Those below 18 years old are eligible for 275 other trials while elderly candidates can apply for 1,122 separate studies."
Could I be eligible to enroll in this trial?
"Applicants must be aged 18 to 65 and have a diagnosis of depression in order to qualify for this medical trial. Currently, 124 participants are being sought after."
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