Philipps University Marburg

This study is testing whether a compound from licorice root, called enoxolone, can help people with depression who have specific body markers linked to poor response to standard treatments. Researchers will give enoxolone or a placebo to 80 adults with depression and track their …

This study is testing two new group talk therapies for major depression. One therapy focuses on changing rigid negative thoughts, while the other aims to boost motivation and enjoyment of positive experiences. Researchers will compare these new approaches to a waiting list to see…

This online study is testing whether a simple mental exercise can help people with social anxiety feel more motivated to face situations they fear. Researchers are comparing two techniques: vividly imagining successfully handling a social situation versus logically thinking throu…

This study is testing whether adding a positive mental rehearsal exercise after a standard anxiety therapy session can better reduce symptoms of social anxiety. Researchers are comparing two groups: one that practices standard mental review of a therapy session and another that f…

This study is testing if a special mental exercise after virtual reality (VR) therapy can help people with public speaking anxiety feel less fear in new, real-world situations. Adults with significant speech anxiety will do a single VR speech practice session, then be randomly as…

This study is testing a two-week smartphone app program designed to help people who struggle to feel pleasure (anhedonia) and experience high stress, anxiety, or depression. Participants are randomly assigned to use an app with daily audio exercises focused on gratitude, positive…