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Can a headset calm anxious teens without pills?

NCT ID NCT06956105

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests whether a headset that delivers tiny electrical pulses to nerves behind the ear can reduce anxiety in teens aged 12-17 with Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Sixty participants will use either the active device or a sham (fake) device for 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week, over 4 weeks. The main goal is to see if anxiety scores drop more with the real device.

What this could mean

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Active substance
electrical vestibular nerve stimulation (VeNS) via a headset device
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a non-drug, non-invasive option to help teens manage anxiety symptoms at home.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 participants. The effect may be small or no better than a placebo, and long-term benefits are unknown.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

60 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2025

Finished

Jun 2026

Lead sponsor

A company

The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

12 to 17 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Signed Informed Consent 2. Signed Assent Form 3. Male or female, age ≥ 12 years and ≤ 17 years at the time of signing informed consent 4. GAD-7 score of \>/=10 at screening 5. Can speak and read English 6. Ability and willingness to travel to the clinic to complete all study visits, stimulation sessions and procedures 7. Ability and willingness to adhere to 30 minutes usage of the device 5 days per week for the duration of the trial at clinic 8. Agree not to undergo any extreme lifestyle changes during the duration of the study that could impact anxiety e.g. dietary or exercise changes Exclusion Criteria: 1. GAD-7 score of \< 10 at screening 2. Medication for anxiety 3. Starting a new antidepressant during the study, or on an unstable dose of antidepressants within 3 months of starting study 4. Risk of persistent self-harm or suicide 5. Diagnosis or history of bipolar disorder 6. History of a current psychotic disorder such as schizophrenia or other non-mood disorder psychosis 7. Diagnosis of substance use disorder or dependence 8. Use of recreational drugs (e.g nalgesics, depressants, stimulants, and hallucinogens). Subject can enrol after a washout period of 30 days 9. History of diagnosed cognitive impairment / disorder such as delirium or dementia 10. Previous diagnosis of a chronic viral infection, for example hepatitis or HIV. 11. History of stroke or head injury requiring intensive care or neurosurgery 12. Presence of permanently implanted battery-powered medical device or stimulator (e.g., pacemaker, implanted defibrillator, deep brain stimulator, vagal nerve stimulator, etc.) 13. History of epilepsy 14. History of severe tinnitus or vertigo 15. History of skin breakdown, eczema or other dermatological condition (e.g. psoriasis) affecting the skin behind the ears. 16. History or presence of malignancy within the last year (except basal and squamous cell skin cancer and in-situ carcinomas) 17. History of vestibular dysfunction or another inner ear disease 18. Regular use (more than twice a month) of antihistamine medication within the last 6 months 19. Diagnosis of active migraines 20. Previous use of Modius device or any VeNS device 21. Participation in other clinical trials sponsored by Neurovalens 22. Any other medical condition, or medication use, that in the opinion of the PI is likely to make the subject refractory to VeNS. 23. Failure to use device daily during trial participation (no more than 7 consecutive days usage drop without reasonable explanation)

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

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  • BGS MCH Hospital

    Bangalore, India

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