Open Studies
If you are depressed or anxious, you may qualify for participation in one of our ongoing clinical trials of non-invasive neurostimulation for the treatment of anxiety depression. All of our research studies are approved by the Institutional Review Board at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and are directed by experienced psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, and researchers. Find out more about our depression trials by clicking on the icons below.
A Device Feasibility and Performance Study of XCSITE 100 Pro V2 for Transcranial Current Stimulation
Study Purpose:
The purpose of this study is to assess feasibility and performance of the XCSITE 100 Pro V2 device in individuals with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD).
Target Population:
Adults with Depressive symptoms.
Time Commitment:
Filling out a prescreening questionnaire (about 4-10 minutes), 1 virtual screening session (about 45 minutes-1hr) and 1 in-person session (about 1 hr). Total participation time is about 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Compensation:
$100 upon completion of the in-person session.
Participants may qualify if they:
You can check your eligibility with our brief and secure online screening tool: https://redcap.link/XCSITE-feasibility
Questions:
For any questions please contact the research team at [email protected].
Study Purpose:
The purpose of this study is to assess feasibility and performance of the XCSITE 100 Pro V2 device in individuals with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD).
Target Population:
Adults with Depressive symptoms.
Time Commitment:
Filling out a prescreening questionnaire (about 4-10 minutes), 1 virtual screening session (about 45 minutes-1hr) and 1 in-person session (about 1 hr). Total participation time is about 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Compensation:
$100 upon completion of the in-person session.
Participants may qualify if they:
- Are between the ages of 18-70 years
- Have a diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder
- Have NOT been diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, a Psychotic Disorder, Schizophrenia or Autism
You can check your eligibility with our brief and secure online screening tool: https://redcap.link/XCSITE-feasibility
Questions:
For any questions please contact the research team at [email protected].
At-Home Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES) for the Treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder in Young Adults: Double-Blind Sham-Controlled Randomized Clinical Trial
Study Purpose:
Investigate the efficacy of an at-home brain stimulation device for the treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder in young adults.
Target Population:
Young adults (18-21) diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Compensation:
Up to $500
Participants may qualify if they:
Study Procedures:
Interested?
Find out if you are eligible with our brief and secure online screening survey: bit.ly/cesgad_ccn
Have questions?
Please email [email protected] with any questions and a member of our research team will reach back out!
IRB #22-3341: If you have questions or concerns about your rights as a research subject, you may contact the UNC Institutional Review Board at contact [email protected].
Study Purpose:
Investigate the efficacy of an at-home brain stimulation device for the treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder in young adults.
Target Population:
Young adults (18-21) diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Compensation:
Up to $500
Participants may qualify if they:
- Are between the ages of 18 and 21 years old
- Regularly experiencing anxiety symptoms
- Are not diagnosed with psychosis, bipolar disorder, epilepsy, or substance-use disorder
Study Procedures:
- Remote screening interview
- Two-in person visits
- 6 weeks of daily at-home brain stimulation with questionnaires and weekly check-ins
- 5 weeks of online follow-up questionnaires
- Final phone interview
Interested?
Find out if you are eligible with our brief and secure online screening survey: bit.ly/cesgad_ccn
Have questions?
Please email [email protected] with any questions and a member of our research team will reach back out!
IRB #22-3341: If you have questions or concerns about your rights as a research subject, you may contact the UNC Institutional Review Board at contact [email protected].