Auburn University

This study tests whether combining fMRI neurofeedback (real-time brain activity monitoring) with TMS (magnetic brain stimulation) can help people with alcohol use disorder drink less and feel fewer cravings. About 90 adults currently in treatment will attend weekly sessions for a…

This study tests whether a 4-week digital program that sends activity prompts can increase physical activity and reduce depression, anxiety, and stress in adults with moderate depressive symptoms. About 50 participants will be randomly assigned to receive the program or just have…

This study tests a new program called PRIDE for LGBTQ+ adults with eating disorders. The goal is to help participants feel better about themselves and handle stress related to their identity. 30 people will attend 14 weekly therapy sessions and complete surveys for up to 6 months…

This study tests whether a 12-week chair yoga program is practical and helpful for 20 heart failure patients aged 55 and older in rural Alabama. Researchers will work with patients and community members to design the program and gather feedback. The goal is to see if yoga can imp…

This study looks at how attention and brain activity are linked to drinking alcohol. Researchers will use MRI scans and a gentle brain stimulation technique called TMS to see if these methods can change how people respond to alcohol-related cues. About 40 adults in the Auburn are…

This study tests a program called Project RISE that helps college students become more aware of their body's signals, like hunger and emotions. The goal is to see if this can reduce suicidal thoughts and eating disorder symptoms. About 200 students with past or current suicidal t…

This study aims to understand the brain circuits involved in social motivation in adults who avoid social situations due to depression or social anxiety. Researchers will use transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and MRI scans to measure brain activity while participants view e…

This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called TMS can change how people with severe cannabis use disorder recognize their own problems with cannabis. Twenty-four regular cannabis users will undergo brain scans, EEG, and three types of TMS to see if al…