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Brain zaps during surgery may ease Post-Op anxiety

NCT ID NCT07713368

Symptom relief Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 20, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether a mild electrical current applied to the brain during spine tumor surgery can lower anxiety afterward. Adults aged 18 to 65 scheduled for elective intraspinal tumor removal will receive either real or sham stimulation for 20 minutes right after anesthesia. Researchers will track anxiety scores, pain, sleep quality, and recovery for up to three months after surgery.

What this could mean

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Active substance
transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) delivered via a non-invasive device
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to lower anxiety after spine surgery, helping patients recover faster.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial, and the effect on anxiety may be minimal or not last. The stimulation is low-intensity and generally safe, but individual responses can vary.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 102 people

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Expected to start

Jul 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Mar 2029

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 to 65 years old * Scheduled for elective intraspinal tumor resection under general anesthesia * American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status I-III * Able to understand and complete the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale and other study-related questionnaires * Voluntarily sign the informed consent form * Right handed Exclusion Criteria: * Preoperative HADS-A score ≥ 8 * History of psychiatric disorders (e.g., depression, psychosis) or use of psychotropic medications within the past 3 months * History of neurological diseases (e.g., epilepsy, stroke, dementia) or severe head trauma * Contraindications to transcranial alternating current stimulation, including metallic implants in the head, skull defects, or a history of seizures * Severe visual or auditory impairment that affects communication * severe cardiovascular and cerebral vascular diseases * Participation in other clinical trials within the past 30 days * A Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score \< 15

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

spinal cord cancer

As listed by the trial registrant

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Postoperative anxiety in patients undergoing intraspinal tumor resection

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Xuanwu Hospital

    Beijing, 100053, China