Brain scans teach anxiety patients to control emotions

NCT ID NCT06563310

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Michigan Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether real-time brain scans (fMRI) can help young adults with anxiety learn to regulate their emotions better. Participants will practice reappraising negative thoughts while seeing their own brain activity. The goal is to understand which brain areas are involved, not to provide treatment. About 110 people with generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorder, or illness anxiety disorder will take part.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: real-time fMRI neurofeedback (Veritable-NF)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show how neurofeedback enhances emotion regulation, potentially improving anxiety treatments.
What could go wrong: This is an early-phase study with only 110 participants. It focuses on brain activity changes, not direct symptom relief, and may not lead to a practical therapy.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder generalized anxiety disorder hypochondriasis panic disorder social phobia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ANXIETY GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER PANIC DISORDER SOCIAL ANXIETY DISORDER

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Michigan
RECRUITING

Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States

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