Zap and chat: new combo targets chronic worry

NCT ID NCT06369532

First seen Mar 13, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 7 times

Summary

This study tests whether adding a gentle brain stimulation technique (tDCS) to cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) helps people with anxiety or depression break the cycle of repetitive negative thinking. About 85 adults who worry a lot will receive either real or fake tDCS during therapy sessions. Researchers will measure changes in worry, rumination, and brain activity over 8 sessions.

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  • University Hospital Ghent

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    Ghent, East-Flanders, 9000, Belgium

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