Brain scans reveal how mindfulness tames anxiety

NCT ID NCT05064813

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 07, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This study looks at how mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) affects brain activity in people with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). About 150 adults with GAD will be randomly assigned to an 8-week MBSR program or a stress education class. Researchers will use brain scans (fMRI) and other tests to see how each approach changes fear-related brain circuits and whether men and women respond differently.

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