FEAR

This study tests a simple, family-centered approach to help children aged 5-10 feel more comfortable in the pediatric intensive care unit. The intervention includes listening to their mother's voice, adjusting room lights, and using a weighted blanket, along with standard care. R…

This study tests whether letting young children (ages 3 to 5.5) watch a short 360° virtual reality video of the clinic before their checkup can reduce their fear and crying during the exam. Half of the 100 children will use VR goggles for 3 minutes, while the other half waits as …

This study tests a mindfulness-based emotion regulation training for children aged 7-11 who are staying in the hospital. The goal is to help them manage fear and control their emotions during their hospital stay. Researchers will compare the training to standard care in 54 childr…

This study looks at whether teaching people about their pain before doing specific exercises can help reduce fear of movement, pain intensity, and negative thoughts about pain. Researchers will compare three groups: exercise plus pain education, exercise alone, and a placebo. The…

This study compares two ways to help children aged 5 to 7 feel less anxious during a dental numbing shot. One group gets the standard 'tell-show-do' explanation from the dentist, while the other watches a short AI-generated avatar video that explains the procedure in a fun, kid-f…

This study looks at whether doing progressive relaxation exercises with a therapeutic clown can help lower fear, anxiety, and stress in children aged 6-10 before they have circumcision surgery. The children are split into three groups: one does relaxation with a clown, one with a…

This study looks at whether using a stress ball during cataract surgery can lower patients' pain and fear and increase their satisfaction. About 60 adults having their first cataract surgery will be asked to squeeze a stress ball during the procedure. Researchers will then measur…

This study tests whether mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) training can reduce fear of childbirth and improve parent-baby bonding and breastfeeding success in pregnant teens (ages 15-19) and their partners. About 54 couples will be randomly assigned to MBSR or standard ca…

This study looks at whether playing with a special toy doll before getting a shot can lower fear, anxiety, and pain in children ages 4 to 6. About 80 kids will be split into two groups: one group plays with the doll first, and the other gets the shot the usual way. Researchers wi…

This study looks at whether watching animated films or reading storybooks can lower fear and anxiety in children ages 7 to 12 who have just been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. About 64 children will take part, and researchers will measure their anxiety and fear levels using spec…

This study explores whether seeing a picture of a supportive person can help people with social anxiety unlearn fear more effectively. Researchers will compare the fear response of 100 participants (50 with social anxiety, 50 healthy) after pairing threatening cues with images of…

This study looks at whether seeing a picture of a supportive person can help people with social anxiety feel less afraid. Researchers will show participants either a photo of someone they trust or a stranger while they learn to associate a neutral image with a mild electric shock…

This study aims to understand the brain mechanisms behind fear and anxiety in people with anxiety disorders like PTSD and GAD. Researchers will measure brain activity, heart rate, and skin responses while participants view fear-provoking images or use virtual reality. The goal is…

This study looks at how the brain handles threats in people with depression, anxiety, or both. About 165 adults will take a single dose of an anti-anxiety drug or a placebo and then have their brain activity measured with MRI and eye-blink tests. The goal is to find differences i…