Brain zapping study aims to rewire fear in anxiety patients

NCT ID NCT07405463

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Jingchu Hu Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Feb 12, 2026 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 11 times

Summary

This study tests whether a single session of mild brain stimulation (tDCS) can help people with anxiety disorders better learn that something once scary is now safe. About 140 adults will be randomly assigned to receive either real stimulation to specific brain areas or a fake (sham) version. The main goal is to see if this approach improves how the brain updates fear and safety signals, not to treat symptoms directly.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Shenzhen Kangning Hospital

    Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

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