Brain scan feedback lifts mood in stubborn depression
NCT ID NCT03428828
First seen Mar 07, 2026 · Last updated Apr 29, 2026 · Updated 8 times
Summary
This study tested a new way to help people with depression that hasn't improved with standard treatments. Participants learned to increase activity in the amygdala, a brain area linked to emotion, by recalling positive memories while getting real-time feedback from an MRI scanner. The goal was to see if this training could reduce depression symptoms in 60 adults aged 18-55.
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University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15261, United States
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