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Exercise plus brain zaps: a new anxiety fix?

NCT ID NCT06874595

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether combining physical activity with a gentle brain stimulation technique (HD-tDCS) can lower anxiety more than either alone. Researchers will measure anxiety levels and brain blood flow in 29 healthy adults aged 18-50. The goal is to understand how these two approaches might work together to calm the mind.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 29 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Mar 2025

Expected to finish

Feb 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 50 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy adults * aged 18 to 50 * consent and complete a Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) * be free from any neurological or psychiatric disorder * not be taking any medication that could affect the central nervous system * not have any contraindication for HD-tDCS (i.e. not having metal implanted in the head, pacemaker, medical bumps, seizures, lesions on the scalp or head ) or for bioelectrical impedance (i.e., electronic medical implant, such as a pacemaker or implantable cardioverter defibrillator, and limb amputation) * not be regular users of tobacco products (cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco) * not consume an average of more than ten alcoholic beverages per week Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals who do not meet the PAR-Q screening criteria for participation in moderate physical activity will be excluded from participating in this study * women who are pregnant will be exclude from this study

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Conditions

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mental disorder Motor Activity

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Psychological

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Virginia Commonwealth University

    RECRUITING

    Richmond, Virginia, 23298, United States

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