GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER (GAD)

This study is testing a digital app called QbMobile that measures attention, impulsivity, and activity levels through two 10-minute tests. Researchers want to see if the app can help distinguish ADHD from conditions like bipolar disorder, autism, depression, and anxiety. About 30…

This pilot study is testing a device that sends a mild electrical current to the brain (tACS) to see if it can reduce anxiety and improve sleep in people with generalized anxiety disorder and chronic insomnia. Thirty adults will receive 20 sessions over four weeks. The goal is to…

This study tests a new drug called ABBV-932 for adults with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) who still have symptoms despite taking antidepressants. About 315 participants will receive either ABBV-932 or a placebo alongside their current antidepressant for 6 weeks. The goal is …

This study tests whether a friendly robot, personalized to each user, can help college students with anxiety complete their cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) exercises at home. About 140 students with mild to moderate anxiety will use the robot for 6 weeks. The goal is to see if…

This study tests two types of social therapy for young adults (ages 18-30) with eating disorders or anxiety. One group gets educational sessions about brain function and social processing; the other adds interactive art tasks done in teams. Researchers will track changes in eatin…

This study tests if text messages can help people with Generalized Anxiety Disorder worry less. 300 adults with high worry levels will receive either safety-behavior fading tips via text or a relaxation exercise. The goal is to see if the text approach reduces worry and anxiety s…

This study tests whether a newer type of talk therapy called transdiagnostic metacognitive therapy (tMCT) works better than standard cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for people with generalized anxiety, social anxiety, or PTSD. About 86 adults in Sweden will receive either tMCT…

This study is testing whether adding a low or moderate dose of FDA-approved cannabidiol (Epidiolex) to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps adults with generalized anxiety disorder more than CBT plus a placebo. Researchers will measure changes in brain activity related to emo…

This study tests a stepped care model for treating anxiety in children and teens aged 7-17. It starts with a low-cost, parent-focused therapy and offers more intensive treatment only if needed. The goal is to make effective care more accessible while reducing costs and therapist …

This study looks at whether giving people with generalized anxiety disorder the power to choose between two internet-based treatments helps them feel better and stick with the program. About 440 adults will either pick their preferred therapy or be assigned one randomly. The goal…

This study checks how well a new version of a mental health interview (CIDI 5.0) can identify people who have had depression, anxiety, or PTSD at some point in their lives. Researchers in Hong Kong will interview 300 adults and compare the results with a detailed clinical assessm…

This study tests whether using a life history calendar—a simple grid that helps people recall important life events—can improve the accuracy of mental health surveys. Researchers in Hong Kong will ask 2,500 adults about their mental health using either a standard interview or one…