Brain training showdown: continuous vs. intermittent feedback in fMRI study
NCT ID NCT07389486
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether continuous or intermittent real-time fMRI neurofeedback is better at helping healthy adults control a brain region called the anterior insula, which is involved in emotions and body awareness. Ninety participants will undergo either real or sham neurofeedback while their brain activity is monitored. The goal is to see which feedback style leads to greater brain changes and improvements in empathy and heartbeat perception.
What this could mean
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Active substance
real-time fMRI neurofeedback training procedure
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward more effective brain-training methods for regulating emotions and improving empathy.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study in healthy volunteers, not a treatment trial. Results may not apply to clinical populations, and the training effects might be small or temporary.
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University of Electronic Science and Technology of China
RECRUITINGChengdu, Sichuan, 611731, China
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