New MRI-Guided brain zaps aim to ease anxiety in days

NCT ID NCT07640945

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Central South University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a faster version of brain stimulation for generalized anxiety disorder. Instead of weeks of treatment, participants receive five sessions per day for five days. The stimulation is guided by each person's MRI scan to target a specific brain area linked to anxiety. The trial will include 75 adults aged 18-65 to see if this approach safely reduces anxiety symptoms more quickly than standard treatments.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: continuous theta burst stimulation (cTBS) via transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) device
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide a faster treatment option for generalized anxiety disorder, reducing symptoms in days instead of weeks.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage trial with only 75 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The treatment is intensive (5 sessions per day for 5 days) and may cause discomfort or side effects like headache.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

generalized anxiety disorder

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GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER (GAD)

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