Neurofeedback Training for Anxiety Disorders

Neurofeedback Enhanced Cognitive Reappraisal Training - Phase 4

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Anxiety Social Anxiety Disorder Panic Disorder Generalized Anxiety Disorder
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 24
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Basic Science
Participants needed
110 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Michigan · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for young adults with anxiety disorders to understand how brain activity affects emotion regulation. Participants will use a tool that helps control brain activity while receiving feedback during training sessions.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Rules you out Obsessive Compulsive DisorderPosttraumatic Stress DisorderBipolar DisorderSubstance AbuseActive SuicidalityPsychosis

You may be able to join if

  • I have been diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder or a related condition.
  • I score 2 or more on at least one anxiety question.
  • I am medically and physically able to give consent.
  • I am not regularly taking any medications with psychotropic effects, except certain ones.
  • I have been on the same hormonal contraceptive for at least 3 months.
  • I can tolerate small, enclosed spaces without anxiety.
  • I have no metals or implants in my body that could cause problems in a magnetic field.
  • I fit in the scanner size requirements.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have current obsessive-compulsive disorder or PTSD.
  • I have current substance abuse or dependence.
  • I am actively suicidal with a plan or intent.
  • I have current psychosis.
  • I have a serious neurological illness or condition that affects brain function.
  • I have had a closed head injury with loss of consciousness for more than 5 minutes.

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 study seeks to understand emotion regulation in those with young adults with anxiety using real-time functional magnetic resonance imaging neurofeedback, a tool that allows individuals to control brain activity. The goal of this project is to understand how receiving feedback about one's own brain activity relates to emotion regulation ability. This work will help the study team understand th…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Primary diagnosis (primary source of distress and/or interference) of generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder or illness anxiety disorder based on structured interview. Comorbid phobic disorders allowed, but these cannot be the primary source of i…
Contacts

Sophia Hovakimian

734-232-0129

shovakim@med.umich.edu

CONTACT

Laura Stchur, MSW

734-936-1323

lmarine@med.umich.edu

CONTACT