Caffeine's brain effects on panic disorder revealed in new study

NCT ID NCT06145490

First seen Feb 28, 2026 · Last updated May 07, 2026 · Updated 9 times

Summary

This study looked at how caffeine (compared to a placebo) changes brain activity, anxiety, and decision-making in 42 people—some with panic disorder and some healthy. Participants took caffeine or a placebo and then performed tasks inside a powerful MRI scanner. The goal was to understand how caffeine affects emotional reactions and body awareness, and whether genetics play a role.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National 7T Facility - Lunds universitet

    Lund, Sweden

  • Uppsala University, Department of Medical Sciences, Psychiatry

    Uppsala, 75185, Sweden

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