RUMINATION

This study tests a culturally adapted internet-based therapy for Farsi/Dari-speaking migrants and refugees aged 15-29 who have mild to moderate anxiety or depression. Participants will receive the therapy over 6-10 weeks, and researchers will measure changes in symptoms compared …

This study tests a new approach for depressed teens ages 13-18. It combines mindfulness meditation with real-time brain scans (fMRI) to help teens learn to control the brain circuits linked to repetitive negative thinking (rumination). The goal is to reduce depression symptoms by…

This study tests a technique called imagery rescripting, where people recall a distressing memory and then imagine changing it to feel better. Researchers want to see if using artificial intelligence to create these new, improved scenarios works as well as traditional methods. Th…

This study tests whether artificial intelligence can create personalized stories to help adults reframe memories of childhood criticism. Eighty participants with anxiety will listen to AI-generated scripts based on their own memories and rate their emotional reactions. The goal i…

This study looks for Barrett's esophagus, a condition that can lead to cancer, in 25 adults with eating disorders who have been purging (vomiting or ruminating) for at least 5 years. Researchers will use a simple, non-endoscopic test to see how common Barrett's is in this group. …

This study looks at how a mindfulness app might help teenagers who tend to overthink (ruminate). About 158 teens aged 13-18 will be randomly assigned to use the app or a control activity. Researchers will use brain scans and smartphone surveys to see if the app changes brain conn…

This study aims to understand how the brain processes negative emotions and test whether personalized brain stimulation can disrupt these patterns. Researchers will use brain scans to create a map of each participant's negative emotions, then test different types of magnetic stim…

This study explores whether a sham (fake) neurofeedback system in a virtual reality environment can change brain wave patterns related to attention. Researchers will compare real-time brain activity in 35 adults with rumination, chronic pain, or fibromyalgia under three condition…

This study is testing a type of talk therapy called Emotion Regulation Therapy (ERT) delivered online. It aims to help adults in New York State who struggle with worry, rumination, or self-criticism. The study will track changes in attention, emotional control, and mood over 6 th…