Transcranial Focused Ultrasound for Anxiety Disorders

Modulating Escape Using Focused Ultrasound

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Anxiety Disorders
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 65
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Basic Science
Participants needed
40 (estimated)
Sponsor
Medical University of South Carolina · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for people aged 18 to 65 who have recently started treatment for anxiety disorders. Participants will attend three visits to complete surveys and tasks while their brain activity is measured.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Must not be taking Anticholinergic medicationNeuroleptic medicationSedative medicationChronic opiate medicationsNaltrexone
Rules you out Seizure disorderSevere brain injury

You may be able to join if

  • I am between 18 and 65 years old.
  • I have been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder or related condition.
  • I am currently seeking mental health treatment.
  • I can read and understand the consent document.
  • English is my first or primary language.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have a current substance use disorder of more than mild severity.
  • I have a history of a psychotic disorder or bipolar mania.
  • I have a seizure disorder.
  • I have had a traumatic brain injury with loss of consciousness.
  • I have a neurodegenerative disorder.
  • I have other medical issues that make it hard to sit still for a long time.
  • I currently have metal in my body.
  • I am pregnant.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial
This is a study to find out if a cutting-edge technology called transcranial focused ultrasound (tFUS) can be used to treat how people with anxiety or related concerns cope with emotional situations. tFUS is a brain stimulation technology that causes temporary changes in the activity of deep brain areas without a need for any surgery or other permanent or invasive procedures. This study is recrui…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 18-65 y.o. * Meets criteria for an anxiety disorder (Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Specific Phobia), posttraumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or current adjustment disorder with anxiety * Is currently seeking mental…
Contacts

Christopher T Sege, PhD

(843) 501-1718

sege@musc.edu

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