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Enhancing the Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Using Non-invasive Brain Stimulation

Anxiety | Depression | Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic

The purpose of the proposed study is to examine if a repeated treatment of High Definition Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (HD-tDCS) can increase the functional connectivity between the left ventrolateral prefrontal cortex and posterior cingulate, which may further enhance the effects of cognitive behavioral therapy with mindfulness classes.

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Participation Requirements

  • Sex:

    ALL

  • Eligible Ages:

    18 and up

Participation Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* all patients who have agreed to participate in virtual mental health treatment at health care sites throughout Manitoba. Eligible participants will be those enrolled in a range of mental health programs, including CBT, DBT, virtual hospital wards, and group-based treatment (e.g., CBTm, Managing Difficult Emotions, etc). The target population will also include providers and decision makers offering virtual mental health programs. Individuals must meet the following criteria to be eligible to participate in the study: 1) must be a patient/client enrolled in a virtual mental health program OR a provider/decision maker offering a virtual mental health program, and 2) located within Manitoba

Exclusion Criteria:

* contraindication for MRI (e.g., metallic implants and claustrophobia)

Study Location

University of Manitoba
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Canada

Contact Study Team

Primary Contact

Ji Hyun Ko, PhD

[email protected]
204-318-2566
Study Sponsored By
University of Manitoba
Participants Required
More Information
Study ID: NCT05555056