Brain implants and VR help scientists watch fear take hold
NCT ID NCT07216222
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study uses virtual reality to understand how people learn fear and safety. Participants already have a brain implant (RNS device) for epilepsy. They wear a VR headset while researchers measure brain activity, heart rate, and sweat. The goal is to better understand anxiety and PTSD, not to treat them directly.
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UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior
Los Angeles, California, 90024, United States
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