ANXIETY DISORDERS

This study aims to see which of two common talk therapies—Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or Brief Strategic Therapy (BST)—is more effective for teenagers with anxiety, depression, or obsessive-compulsive disorder. Researchers will observe 192 teens aged 12-20 who are already …

This study is looking back at medical records to understand how supervised therapy using substances like LSD or psilocybin (from 'magic mushrooms') worked for people with severe depression, anxiety, or addiction. It involves about 376 people in Switzerland who had already receive…

This study is testing whether foot reflexology—a type of massage targeting specific points on the feet—can help reduce anxiety symptoms. Researchers are comparing it to a sham (fake) foot massage in 44 adults diagnosed with anxiety. Participants receive 10 sessions over 5 weeks, …

This study is testing whether a single session of gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation can help people with anxiety disorders. The goal is to see if stimulating specific brain areas can improve the ability to learn that a previous threat is now safe. 140 participants will recei…

This study is testing whether a 6-session coaching program called PRISM is practical and helpful for young adults (ages 18-39) with cancer who are experiencing moderate anxiety or depression. The program teaches skills like stress management and goal setting. Researchers are enro…

This study aims to understand the brain basis of social anxiety. Researchers will measure specific slow brain waves in 30 people with social anxiety disorder while they anticipate a stressful social situation. The goal is to see if these brain waves can serve as a biological mark…

This study is testing whether AI chatbots can help adults learn more about anxiety and improve their willingness to seek help. Researchers are comparing interactive chatbot conversations to standard educational text. 200 participants will use the assigned tools for one week and a…

This study aims to better understand the heart, lung, and mental health risks faced by people with rheumatoid arthritis. It will follow 4,000 participants for up to 10 years, using heart scans, lung tests, questionnaires, and blood samples. The goal is to learn how to spot these …