Trigeminal Nerve Stimulation in Treatment-resistant Generalized Anxiety Disorder: a Feasibility Study

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
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
Treatment
Participants needed
10 (estimated)
Sponsor
Dr. Rafael Freire · Other
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About This Trial
This is a feasibility study for trigeminal nerve stimulation (TNS) in patients with treatment-resistant generalized anxiety disorder (TR-GAD). Ten participants will receive TNS for 8 weeks as an augmentation strategy to pharmacological treatment for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). * The primary objective is to ascertain if TNS is a safe and well-tolerated treatment for patients with TR-GAD. *…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Meet the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM5) criteria for generalized anxiety disorder. * Subjects on a stable dose of an selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) or serotonin and noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) for at least…
Contacts

Yan Deng

+1 613-548-7839

yan.deng@queensu.ca

CONTACT

Rafael Freire, MD PhD

+1 613-548-7839

rafael.freire@queensu.ca

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