GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER

This study tested a non-invasive brain stimulation method called tDCS in 320 adults with depression, schizophrenia, OCD, anxiety, or insomnia. Participants received the stimulation while researchers measured changes in symptoms using standard rating scales. The goal was to see if…

This study looked at whether psychological treatment can help people who struggle with repetitive negative thinking, such as mental rituals in OCD, worries in anxiety, or ruminations in depression. 65 adults in Massachusetts participated. The goal was to see if treatment improves…

This study tested a special anxiety program designed for autistic children and teens ages 7 to 17. The program was offered in community care centers to make it easier to access. Researchers wanted to see if the program was practical and helpful for reducing anxiety symptoms. The …

This study tested an experimental drug called ENX-102 in 252 adults with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Participants received either the drug or a placebo for several weeks. The main goal was to see if ENX-102 reduces anxiety symptoms better than placebo, using a standard an…

This study tested a text-message-based cognitive behavioral therapy program for young adults aged 18-25 with high anxiety. 100 participants were randomly assigned to receive the 8-week text therapy or be placed on a waitlist. The goal was to see if the text program could reduce a…

This study tested a device that sends a tiny electrical current through the head (cranial electrotherapy stimulation, or CES) to see if it helps reduce anxiety in young adults aged 18-21 with generalized anxiety disorder. 130 people took part, and researchers measured anxiety cha…

This study tested a new way of delivering care for adults with anxiety and depression in Danish general practices. The model involved a team of doctors, nurses, and mental health specialists working together to support patients. The goal was to see if this team-based approach cou…

This study tested whether using a person's genetic information (DNA) to select antidepressant medication can improve depression and anxiety in cancer patients. 99 adults with cancer and mild to severe depression or anxiety were randomly assigned to either DNA-guided drug selectio…

This study tested whether a new drug, SEP-363856, can reduce anxiety symptoms in adults with Generalized Anxiety Disorder. About 434 people aged 18 to 65 took part for up to 12 weeks. Researchers measured anxiety levels using a standard scale to see if the drug worked better than…

This study looked at whether a treatment that focuses on parents can change brain circuits linked to anxiety in children. About 214 children with anxiety disorders took part. Researchers measured anxiety levels and brain activity to see if changes in the brain were tied to less a…

This study looked at whether a session of exercise, compared to sitting, helps adults with high anxiety sensitivity and anxiety disorders (like generalized anxiety, social anxiety, or panic disorder) better learn to extinguish fear. 54 participants completed fear conditioning and…

This study looked at 100 veterans with mental health conditions like schizophrenia, PTSD, anxiety, or mood disorders. The goal was to see if a simple brain wave test (called mismatch negativity) could help choose the best thinking skills training for each person. Researchers meas…

This study tested whether giving people real-time feedback on their brain activity (neurofeedback) could help them better regulate their emotions. 21 adults with anxiety disorders participated. The goal was to understand which brain areas are involved in emotion regulation, not t…