ANXIETY DISORDERS

This study will test whether an artificial intelligence (AI) system can diagnose anxiety disorders as accurately as a psychiatrist. One hundred adults with anxiety will be assessed by both the AI and a specialist, and the results will be compared. The goal is to see if the AI is …

This study tests whether a personalized smartphone app can prevent depression and anxiety in adults who do not currently have these conditions. Over 9,000 participants in Spain will use the app, which creates a custom plan with activities like exercise, sleep improvement, and pro…

This study tests BraveBot, a computer program that talks with young people (ages 12-22) through their phone or computer while they do exposure therapy homework for anxiety or OCD. BraveBot does not replace the therapist but offers real-time coaching and encouragement during assig…

This study investigates whether a single session of whole-body hyperthermia (using an infrared sauna) can quickly improve symptoms of depression and anxiety. Researchers will measure brain activity, inflammation, and mood changes in four groups: healthy postpartum women, postpart…

This study tests a program called Natural Psychotherapy to see if it can reduce anxiety and depression symptoms in 3,000 Chinese students aged 7 to 18. Participants will be randomly assigned to the program or a control group, and their progress will be tracked for 6 months. The g…

This study tests whether an AI-based rehabilitation program, combined with usual care, can reduce anxiety symptoms more than usual care alone. About 158 adults with anxiety disorders will use the AI system for 12 sessions over 3 weeks. The goal is to see if digital therapy can im…

This study tests a program that offers mental health screening, therapy, and follow-up to pregnant women who are in the hospital for medical complications. About 50 participants will receive brief counseling and symptom tracking during their stay and for three months after. The g…

This study tests a smartphone app designed to help teenagers in rural New Hampshire cope with anxiety. The app sends quick, personalized suggestions for calming activities. Fifty teens aged 13-17 with mild or worse anxiety will use the app for 3 months or be placed on a waitlist.…

This study will test an internet-based therapy program for people with emotional disorders like depression and anxiety. The program teaches skills to manage emotions and is designed to be used at home. Researchers want to see if it works well in primary care settings, if it is co…

This study tests a web-based program called TOUCHMinds designed to help teenagers aged 15-17 who have anxiety symptoms or anxiety disorders feel more comfortable seeking help. The program includes six self-guided online modules and three video sessions with a psychologist. Resear…

This study looks at how people with anxiety make decisions to avoid things that make them anxious. Researchers will use brain scans and phone tracking to see how avoidance behavior works in the lab and in real life. About 163 adults with and without anxiety will take part. The go…

This study checks if an AI software can accurately measure depression and anxiety symptoms in 650 adults. Participants will have their symptoms rated by both the AI and human experts to see if the AI works well across different groups. The study does not provide any treatment—it …

This study will test a digital tool called AI-COA® to see how well it measures the severity of depression and anxiety compared to standard clinician ratings. About 150 adults in the U.S. who are starting a new treatment for depression or anxiety will use the tool over 12 weeks. T…