CF-tACS and Mobile EEG for Treating Anxiety in Young Adults | Dr. Zachary Feldman | $199,624
Cross Frequency Transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation (CF-tACS) with mobile EEG for the treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial 2025 Award: $199,624 While medications and psychotherapy can be very effective for anxiety, many people with anxiety have side effects with medications, don’t have access to therapy, or don’t get full relief from symptoms even with treatment. In this study, we are testing an exciting new technology that utilizes low-level electric currents to gently modify brain activity to treat anxiety. We will investigate the effectiveness of this new treatment in treating anxiety, and we will record daily EEG measurements to see which changes in brain activity lead to the most improvement. Need/Problem: Anxiety disorders are quite common, and many people with anxiety disorders do not get to a point of remission from symptoms and/or have side effects [...]