GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER

This study tested a new medication called SEP-363856 in 434 adults with Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Participants took the drug or a placebo for up to 12 weeks to see if it reduces anxiety symptoms. The goal is to find a safe and effective treatment option.

This study tested whether an 8-week text-message therapy program could reduce anxiety in young adults aged 18-25. 100 participants with high anxiety were randomly assigned to receive the text therapy or be on a waiting list. Results showed that the text-based program helped lower…

This study tested a new program designed to help autistic children and teens manage anxiety in community settings. 32 participants aged 7-17 with autism and anxiety took part. The goal was to see if the program could be used effectively in local clinics to reduce anxiety symptoms…

This study tested a non-invasive brain stimulation method called tDCS in 320 adults with depression, schizophrenia, OCD, anxiety, or insomnia. Participants received the stimulation while researchers measured symptom changes using standard rating scales. The goal was to see if tDC…

This study tested a new way of managing anxiety and depression in general practice. 302 adults with conditions like panic disorder, social anxiety, or PTSD were assigned to either a collaborative care model (where a care manager coordinates with the GP) or standard consultation. …

This study looked at whether a psychological treatment can help people who get stuck in repetitive negative thinking, like worries, mental rituals, or depressive rumination. 65 adults with OCD, generalized anxiety, or major depression took part. The goal was to see if treatment c…

This study tested an experimental drug called ENX-102 in 252 adults with generalized anxiety disorder. The goal was to see if it reduces anxiety symptoms better than a placebo. Participants took the drug or a placebo daily, and researchers measured changes in anxiety levels using…

This study tested whether using a person's DNA to choose an antidepressant works better than standard care for cancer patients with depression or anxiety. About 99 adults with cancer took part. Researchers compared changes in mood and quality of life between those who got DNA-gui…

This study tested a device that sends a tiny electrical current through the head (cranial electrotherapy stimulation, or CES) to see if it helps reduce anxiety in young adults aged 18-21 with generalized anxiety disorder. 130 people took part, and researchers measured anxiety cha…

This study looked at whether a treatment that teaches parents how to help their anxious children actually changes brain activity related to anxiety. Researchers measured anxiety levels in 214 children before and after 12 weeks of parent-based therapy. The goal was to see if chang…

This study looked at 100 Veterans with mental health conditions like schizophrenia, PTSD, anxiety, or mood disorders. The goal was to see if a simple brain wave test (called mismatch negativity) could help match each person to the right type of cognitive training. The approach ai…

This study tested whether giving people real-time feedback on their brain activity (neurofeedback) helps them better regulate emotions. 21 adults with anxiety disorders like social anxiety or panic disorder participated. They used brain scans to see and control their prefrontal c…

This study looked at whether exercise helps adults with high anxiety and anxiety disorders (like generalized anxiety, panic, or social anxiety) better learn to overcome fear. 54 participants either exercised or sat quietly after a fear-learning task. Researchers measured skin res…