sing mild non-invasive brain stimulation for identifying and targeting brain-based changes in anxiety.

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Anxiety; Mental Health - Studies of normal psychology, cognitive function and behaviour; Mental Health - Anxiety

• Registration Number: ACTRN12620000558921
• Lead Sponsor: Monash University

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2020-05-13
• Last Update Posted: 19 September 2022

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

Right-handed (according to Edinburgh Handedness Inventory).
18-65 years old.

Exclusion Criteria

Diagnosis of any mental health disorder EXCEPT those with a diagnosis of social anxiety disorder and/or generalised anxiety disorder.
Metal inside the head (excluding dental work) or a pacemaker, cochlear implant, medication pump or other electronic device within the body.
Currently taking any psychotropic medication e.g. antidepressants
Medical history of; or current neurological disorder.
Unstable medical illness.
Any history of significant head injury or traumatic brain injury, as defined by a loss of consciousness greater than 30 minutes or requiring a hospital admission.
Pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Uncorrected visual or hearing impairment, including colour perception.
Significant difficulties with English communication and comprehension.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Changes in task related EEG [Pre- and post- active/sham tACS (in-session)];Reaction time on the Eriksen Flanker Task[During active/sham tACS];Level of State Anxiety (measured with STAI-6)[Pre- and post- active/sham tACS (in session)]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Alertness/arousal (measured on a 10-point visual analogue scale) [Measured pre- and post- active/sham tACS.]