Electrical Vestibular Nerve Stimulation (VeNS) as a Treatment for Anxiety in Adolescents

This study tests a wearable device that delivers mild electrical stimulation to the inner ear (vestibular nerve stimulation) as a treatment for anxiety in teenagers. The device is worn like an earpiece and is non-invasive. Researchers want to know if this can reduce anxiety symptoms in adolescents with generalized anxiety disorder. **You may be eligible if...** - You are between 12 and 17 years old - You have a GAD-7 anxiety score of 10 or higher (indicating moderate to severe anxiety) - You can speak and read English - You are willing and able to come to the clinic 5 days per week for 30-minute device sessions during the trial - You are not currently taking any medication for anxiety **You may NOT be eligible if...** - Your anxiety score is below 10 (mild anxiety) - You are currently on medication for anxiety or recently started antidepressants - You have a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, psychosis, schizophrenia, or substance use disorder - You have a history of stroke, serious head injury, or implanted medical devices (such as a pacemaker) - You have a chronic viral infection such as hepatitis or HIV - You are at risk of self-harm or suicide Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.