A Neuro-Technological Intervention for Adolescents With GAD

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Conditions studied: Generalised Anxiety Disorder

In brief

This study aims to evaluate the safety and acceptability of a basic neuro-technological intervention in the treatment of adolescents with Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Our technology will deliver a mindfulness-based anxiety regulation intervention through a neuro- / bio-feedback-based virtual reality (VR) game interface that is driven by a novel algorithm.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03813290

Run by

National Healthcare Group, Singapore

People needed

30

Starts

2020-12-08

Expected to finish

2026-01-01

Last updated by the study team

2025-05-22

Who can join

Age: 13 and older, up to 18. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Between 13 to 18 years of age inclusive
• Literate in English Language
• Newly diagnosed with Generalised Anxiety Disorder: current episode, based on Computerised Diagnostic Interview Schedule for Children (C-DISC)
• If on medication, dosage stable or unchanged for at least preceding 8 weeks
• Has parental consent

You may not qualify if…

• Diagnosis (as defined by DSM-5) of: anxiety disorder induced by medication, substance, or another medical condition; obsessive compulsive disorder; bipolar disorder; any psychotic disorder (lifetime); intellectual disability (i.e. IQ<70); autism spectrum disorder; attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
• History of substance or drug use disorder (as per DSM-5 criteria) within the last 3 months
• Neurological disorders or insults (e.g. epilepsy, cerebrovascular accidents)
• Metal in the cranium, skull defects, or skin lesions on scalp (e.g. cuts, abrasion, rash) at proposed electrode sites
• Irregular heart rhythms or heart problems
• Severe visual or hearing impairment
• Prior experience with mindfulness-based therapy (e.g. mindfulness-based stress reduction [MBSR], mindfulness-based cognitive therapy [MBCT])

Where it is running

• Child Guidance Clinic — Singapore, Singapore, Singapore (enrolling)

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