Plain-English translation of NCT07121712 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing a treatment called continuous Theta Burst Stimulation (cTBS), which uses magnetic pulses to stimulate a specific area of the brain involved in anxiety. Researchers believe this non-invasive brain stimulation may help reduce anxiety symptoms in people with generalized anxiety disorder. The study will compare the real treatment to a placebo (fake) version to see if it actually works.
Current anxiety treatments—like medication and therapy—don't work well enough for everyone, and some people cannot tolerate them. Researchers are exploring whether this brain stimulation approach could offer a new option for people who haven't found relief from traditional treatments.
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If you join this study, you will first have brain scans and complete anxiety assessments. Then, over seven consecutive days, you will receive three short brain stimulation sessions per day (about 41 seconds each), spaced 15 minutes apart. A computer-guided system will precisely target the stimulation to the same brain area in each session. You may receive either the real treatment or a placebo version—you won't know which. Finally, you'll have another round of brain scans and anxiety assessments to measure any changes.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 14, 2026 · Not medical advice
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