Brain zaps for shyness? study tests tDCS on social anxiety
NCT ID NCT03743571
First seen Apr 19, 2026 · Last updated May 22, 2026 · Updated 10 times
Summary
This study looked at whether a mild electrical brain stimulation called tDCS could boost the effects of exposure therapy for people with social anxiety. About 33 adults with public speaking fears were to give speeches to audiences of different ethnic backgrounds while receiving either real or fake tDCS. The study was stopped early, so results are limited.
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University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, Nevada, 89557, United States
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