Neuro-Reinforcement for Phobia Treatment
Unconscious Reduction of Fear Through Decoded Neuro-Reinforcement
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Phobia
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 65
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 60 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for people with specific phobias, like fear of spiders or snakes. Participants will try a new method that helps reduce fear without needing to face their fears directly.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I have normal vision or wear glasses or contacts.
- I have normal hearing.
- I understand what it means to give my consent.
- I have been diagnosed with a specific phobia related to animals.
You may not be able to join if
- I cannot fill out the consent form correctly.
- I cannot answer screening questions well.
- I find it hard to focus or sit still during assessments.
- I have a neurological condition, like a stroke or seizures.
- I have vision problems like cataracts or glaucoma.
- I have obsessive-compulsive disorder or substance use disorder.
- I scored high on the PHQ-9 assessment.
- I have more than one specific phobia.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
This application investigates the efficacy of a novel method of neuro-reinforcement based on decoded fMRI activity to reduce fear responses in individuals with phobias (e.g., spiders, snakes). This method works unconsciously in the brain, without the need for participants to endure repeated conscious exposures to their feared stimuli. Fear-related disorders such as specific phobia, post-traumatic …
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Individual has normal or corrected to normal vision
2. Individual has normal or corrected to normal hearing
3. Individual is competent to understand informed consent
4. Individual must meet the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) diagn…
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