VR brain zap study seeks to unlock Fear's secrets

NCT ID NCT07216222

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 23 times

Summary

This study looks at how people learn fear by using virtual reality. Participants, who already have a brain device for epilepsy, will wear a VR headset and have their brain activity, heart rate, and sweating measured. The goal is to better understand anxiety and PTSD to improve future treatments.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior

    Los Angeles, California, 90024, United States

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