Depression and Anxiety Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- People with a body mass index (BMI) between 18.5 and 30.0 kg/m²
- People between 18 and 40 years of age
- People who are able and willing to give their formal agreement to take part in the study
Who may not be able to join:
- People assessed as being at high risk of suicide
- People who have ever been diagnosed with a severe neurological condition (including ADHD), schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, severe substance abuse problems, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), diabetes, epilepsy, or coronary heart disease
- People who have met the criteria for an eating disorder or a condition involving persistent physical symptoms (somatic symptom disorder) within the past 12 months
- People who are currently taking medication, with the exception of psychiatric medications for depression or anxiety — those taking such psychiatric medications must have been on a stable dose for at least two months before the study begins
- People for whom MRI scanning is not safe, such as those with metal implants in their body or who experience severe discomfort in enclosed spaces (claustrophobia)
- People who are pregnant or breastfeeding at the time of the study (applies to female participants)
- People with limited ability to move or who have a hearing impairment
- People with uncorrected vision problems who cannot wear contact lenses (confirm with trial site)
- People who have a medical reason they cannot use a specific ear stimulation device (tVNS), or who have a skin condition affecting the right ear
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Stimulation-induced changes in the number of rewards collected under threat (VR foraging task); BOLD response during the effort-trade-off task (offer-phase); Reward learning; Metabolic state x stimulation-induced changes in the number of rewards collected under threat (VR task)
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 15 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.