Plain-English translation of NCT07558759 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
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This study is testing temporal interference (TI) stimulation, a new non-invasive method that uses small electrodes placed on your scalp to deliver gentle electrical currents to specific areas of your brain. Researchers want to understand how this stimulation affects brain activity, mood, and thinking in people with and without anxiety or PTSD symptoms. The study will use brain imaging and other measurements to see if this treatment could help improve psychiatric symptoms.
Current treatments for anxiety and PTSD don't work equally well for everyone, and researchers want to find new ways to target the brain regions involved in these conditions. This medication-free approach may offer a gentler alternative or complement to existing treatments.
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You would visit the research site for five sessions, each lasting 1 to 2 hours. During each visit, researchers will place small electrodes on your scalp and either deliver active brain stimulation or sham (placebo) stimulation while you complete tasks like viewing images or responding to questions. You'll also have brain imaging scans (MRI) and answer questionnaires about your mood and symptoms. The study team will use these measurements to understand how the stimulation affects your brain and wellbeing.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jul 17, 2026 · Not medical advice
United States
Sponsor
Emory University
Enrollment target
~300 participants
Started
April 2026
Primary completion
April 2031
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in July 2026.
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Central contact
Rachel Jones
Emory University
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