GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER

This study tested a new Danish team-based care model for people with anxiety and depression in general practice. It compared this collaborative approach, which included therapy, education, and medication support, to the standard consultation method. The goal was to see if the tea…

This study tested whether a specific type of talk therapy could help people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety, or depression who struggle with repetitive, unwanted thoughts. The therapy aimed to teach better attention control skills to help people shift away from …

This study tested whether a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS could help reduce symptoms of several mental health conditions. It involved 320 people with depression, anxiety, OCD, schizophrenia, or insomnia. Researchers measured changes in symptoms, dai…

This study tested if using a patient's genetic information (DNA) to guide the choice of antidepressant medication works better than standard doctor-led care for cancer patients. 99 adults with cancer and symptoms of depression or anxiety were randomly assigned to either get a DNA…

This study tested whether a special therapy program for anxiety could work well in local community centers for autistic children and teens. Researchers adapted a proven talk therapy to be more accessible and studied if families and clinics could use it. The goal was to see if thi…

This study tested whether a gentle electrical headband device could reduce anxiety symptoms in young adults with generalized anxiety disorder. 130 participants aged 18-21 used either a real or fake version of the device at home daily for six weeks. Researchers measured changes in…

This clinical trial tested whether an investigational medication called SEP-363856 could safely reduce anxiety symptoms in adults with generalized anxiety disorder. About 434 participants across roughly 65 global sites took either the medication or a placebo pill daily for 8 week…

This study tested whether a text-message version of cognitive behavioral therapy could help reduce anxiety symptoms in young adults. Researchers enrolled 100 participants aged 18-25 with elevated anxiety and randomly assigned them to either receive the 8-week text therapy program…

This completed study tested whether a new medication called ENX-102 helps reduce symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder. Researchers compared ENX-102 against a placebo pill in 252 adults with moderate-to-severe anxiety. The main goal was to see if the drug safely reduced anxiet…

This research study aimed to understand if a short bout of exercise helps people with anxiety disorders better remember that a previously scary situation is now safe. It involved 54 adults with high anxiety sensitivity who completed a two-day fear learning task. Participants were…

This study aimed to understand how people with anxiety can learn to control their emotions by seeing real-time pictures of their own brain activity. Researchers used a brain scanner to give 21 participants feedback, comparing a real feedback group to a fake feedback group. The go…

This study aimed to see if a simple brain wave test could help match Veterans with mental health conditions to the right type of brain training. Researchers enrolled 100 Veterans from VA programs to measure their brain activity and see how it related to their thinking skills and …