FEAR

This study looks at whether showing cartoons or using finger puppets before a blood draw can lower pain and fear in children aged 3 to 6. About 120 children will take part, and their pain and fear levels will be measured using special scales. The goal is to find simple, fun ways …

This study tests whether a low-cost, colorful walkway (like a mat carpet) can help children aged 4-10 feel less pain and fear when they first get up after abdominal surgery. About 74 children will use the walkway, and researchers will measure their pain, fear, and how quickly the…

This study tests if a parent-child therapy program can reduce anxiety in 2- and 3-year-olds who are very fearful or shy. About 90 families will take part in remote sessions. The goal is to see if the therapy helps children feel less anxious and keeps them well a year later.

This study looks at how feeling fear in virtual reality (VR) changes a person's ability to empathize with others. About 110 college students aged 18-25 will watch scary VR videos and report their empathy and anxiety levels, while their heart rate is measured. The goal is to under…

This early-phase study at UCLA examines whether naltrexone, a drug that blocks opioid receptors, can stop reminders of social support figures from helping people overcome fear. Sixty healthy adults aged 18-35 will undergo a fear conditioning procedure with mild electric shocks, t…