Anxiety disorder

This study tested the anti-inflammatory drug naproxen sodium for treating obsessive-compulsive symptoms in children aged 6-15 with PANDAS, a condition linked to strep infections. The trial was double-blind and placebo-controlled, but it was terminated early after enrolling only 2…

Transgender and gender diverse adults smoke at higher rates than the general population, and stigma, discrimination, anxiety, and depression may make quitting harder. Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital are adapting an existing smoking cessation program called QUIT, whi…

This study tests whether a biofeedback breathing system called Freespira can reduce anxiety and panic symptoms in young people aged 9 to 17. Over 8 weeks, one group uses the device while a control group waits. The goal is to see if the device helps lower anxiety scores on a stand…

This study tests whether a breathing-based meditation practice called SKY can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety in adolescents aged 16 to 24. Participants with mild-to-moderate depression will practice the breathing techniques for 8 weeks, while researchers track mood, st…

This trial tests whether a combination of virtual reality and psychotherapy can help people undergoing colonoscopy without sedation feel less anxious and experience less pain. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive the VR-enhanced psychotherapy, a sham VR distraction, …

This study tested whether smelling lavender essential oil before and during an office hysteroscopy (a procedure to look inside the uterus) could lower women's anxiety and pain. Twenty-two women were randomly assigned to inhale either lavender oil or distilled water (placebo). The…

This study tested a smartphone app that teaches mindfulness meditation to help Black and Latino adults with anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic. About 400 participants were assigned to one of two mindfulness programs or a waitlist. The trial was terminated early, so we don't hav…

This study aimed to see if acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), a type of talk therapy, could help HIV-positive men with mental health issues like stress and anxiety. Only one person enrolled before the study was stopped early. Because of this, no meaningful results were obta…

This study tested whether a mindfulness program (including meditation, body scans, and gentle yoga) could help people with implanted heart devices like ICDs or pacemakers feel less anxious, stressed, and depressed. The study planned to enroll 34 adults who had recently received s…

This study tested whether EEG neurofeedback—a type of brain training that uses real-time brainwave readings—can help people with aphasia (trouble speaking or understanding language) improve their communication, sleep, and anxiety. Seven adults with aphasia from stroke or primary …

This study aimed to see if adding Problem Solving Therapy to standard suicide safety planning could reduce suicidal thoughts in older veterans (age 55+) with depression, anxiety, or PTSD. The trial planned to enroll 117 veterans but was terminated early. The approach focused on t…

This study tested whether using the SinuSonic device—a handheld tool that uses sound and gentle pressure to relieve nasal congestion—could also improve anxiety, depression, and overall well-being in adults with chronic stuffy nose. Sixteen participants used the device for 5 weeks…

This study tested whether a virtual reality (VR) tour of the delivery room and neonatal unit could reduce anxiety in pregnant women hospitalized with a high risk of preterm birth. The 85 participants were between 24 and 34 weeks pregnant and had received steroids for fetal lung d…

This study looked at whether using the Calm meditation app could help medical residents and fellows at Banner University Medical Center Phoenix feel less stressed, anxious, or burned out during the COVID-19 pandemic. Only 7 people signed up, and the study was stopped early, so we…

This study tested an online support group for young adults (ages 18-39) who had cancer treatment and were feeling anxious or distressed during the COVID-19 pandemic. The goal was to see if teaching healthy coping skills through a virtual group could improve their mood and confide…

This pilot study tests a new approach to supporting people after a stay in the intensive care unit (ICU). Many ICU survivors face ongoing psychological and physical challenges, such as depression, anxiety, and disability. The intervention involves a case manager who coordinates a…