Could zapping the brain cure social anxiety? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT07466277

First seen Mar 14, 2026 · Last updated May 04, 2026 · Updated 6 times

Summary

This study is testing whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called intermittent theta-burst stimulation (iTBS) can reduce symptoms of social anxiety disorder. About 100 adults with social anxiety will receive either real iTBS to the left or right prefrontal cortex, or a sham (fake) treatment, for one week. Researchers will track changes in anxiety symptoms and brain activity using EEG over an 8-week follow-up period.

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Study contacts

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Locations

  • Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University

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    Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310013, China

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