Fear study: Deep Brain Stimulation
Official title Intracranial Neurophysiological Signatures of Fear and Anxiety in Humans
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05120635
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study aims to learn how the brain creates fear and anxiety by recording brain activity, heart rate and skin sweat while participants do computer and virtual‑reality tasks.
- Who it's for
- Adults who have been diagnosed with post‑traumatic stress disorder or generalized anxiety disorder.
- What's involved
- Participants will wear sensors that track brain signals, heart rate and skin perspiration while they complete computer‑based and virtual‑reality games that show fear‑related pictures.
- Time commitment
- A single visit lasting a few hours, including sensor setup, the testing tasks, and brief follow‑up.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 70. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- 18 years of age or older
- Has undergone acute depth or chronic responsive neurostimulation (RNS) electrode placement
- Willing to provide informed consent and participate in the study
- Ability to read and write English fluently
You likely can't join if
- Unwilling to provide informed consent
- Has not undergone acute depth or chronic responsive neurostimulation (RNS) electrode placement
- Pregnant women
- Participants with active psychosis
- Participants with suicidal ideation
- Participants with substance abuse issues
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Durham, North Carolina, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 70 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Los Angeles, California, United States; Durham, North Carolina, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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