Brain training with mindfulness: a new way to tackle test anxiety?

NCT ID NCT06784934

First seen Aug 04, 2026 · Last updated Aug 05, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether a mindfulness-based neurofeedback program can help racial and ethnic minority college students reduce performance anxiety and improve academic performance. Participants practice mindfulness meditation while a device monitors their brain activity and provides real-time feedback. The study measures changes in anxiety, attention, and stress responses, and explores how acceptable and practical the training is for students.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Mindfulness-based neurofeedback training using the NeuroSky device
What this could lead to
If effective, this approach could offer a non-drug way to help students manage performance anxiety and improve focus in academic settings.
What could go wrong
This is a small feasibility study, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention's benefits for academic performance and anxiety are not yet proven.

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Locations

  • Florida International University

    Miami, Florida, 33199, United States

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