Brain scans reveal how mindfulness tames anxiety
NCT ID NCT05064813
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) affects the brains of 150 adults with generalized anxiety disorder. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an 8-week MBSR program or a stress education class. Researchers will use brain scans and other tests to see how each group changes, and whether men and women respond differently.
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NYU Langone Health
New York, New York, 11016, United States
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