Parent therapy may rewire anxious kids' brains, study finds

NCT ID NCT03585010

First seen Apr 24, 2026 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a treatment that focuses on parents can change brain circuits linked to anxiety in children. 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 anxiety.

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Locations

  • Yale University Child Study Center

    New Haven, Connecticut, 06519, United States

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