Brain training for anxious kids: a 45-minute computer session may alter error responses

NCT ID NCT05503017

First seen Jul 01, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at how the brains of children aged 9 to 12 with anxiety disorders respond to making mistakes. Researchers measure two types of brain activity: one after an error and one after a balance disturbance. Half of the children will use a 45-minute computer program designed to reduce sensitivity to errors, while the other half will use a different computer program. The goal is to see if the program changes both brain responses, which could help develop new ways to prevent or treat childhood anxiety.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
computerized psychosocial intervention targeting error sensitivity
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward new ways to prevent or treat anxiety disorders in children by targeting brain responses to mistakes.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study with a small sample size. The intervention is very brief (45 minutes), and it is unclear if any changes in brain activity will lead to lasting clinical benefits.

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Conditions

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  • FSU Psychology Building

    Tallahassee, Florida, 32304, United States

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