Intermittent Theta Burst Stimulation of the Prefrontal Cortex in Social Anxiety Disorder
This study aims to investigate the therapeutic effects of intermittent theta burst stimulation on social anxiety disorder and to track physiological changes in the brain using electroencephalography (EEG). Eligible SAD participants, after voluntarily signing an informed consent form, will first complete basic informati
| Condition(s) | Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) |
|---|---|
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | NA |
| Study type | Interventional |
| Summary | This study aims to investigate the therapeutic effects of intermittent theta burst stimulation on social anxiety disorder and to track physiological changes in the brain using electroencephalography (EEG). Eligible SAD participants, after voluntarily signing an informed consent form, will first complete basic information collection, baseline questionnaire completion, and a pre-treatment EEG data collection session lasting approximately 30 minutes (including resting-state and task-state recordings). Subsequently, participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups (left iTBS group, right iTBS group, or sham stimulation group) to receive intensive treatment for one week (4 sessions daily for 5 consecutive days, totaling 20 sessions). Immediately following the intervention, the rese |
| Who can participate | Inclusion Criteria: Eligible participants must be right-handed individuals aged 16 to 70 years who meet the diagnostic criteria for Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5). If participants are taking concurrent psychiatric medications, their dosage must have been stable for at least 4 weeks prior to enrollment. Additionally, all individuals must voluntarily agree to participate in the study and provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: Individuals will be excluded if they have a history of neurological disorders or other severe somatic diseases, including but not limited to seizures, central nervous system tumors, stroke, or brain aneurysms. Participants meeting DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for oth |
| Ages | 16 Years to 70 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Lead sponsor | Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University |
| Locations | Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China |
| Start date | 2025-12-09 |
| NCT ID | NCT07466277 |
| Official listing | https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07466277 |