Brain scans teach anxiety patients to control emotions
NCT ID NCT06563310
First seen Jun 10, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study at the University of Michigan tests whether real-time fMRI neurofeedback can help young adults with anxiety disorders better regulate their emotions. Participants will learn to control brain activity while viewing emotional images, with some receiving real feedback and others a sham. The goal is to understand which brain areas are involved in emotion regulation, potentially paving the way for improved therapies.
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What this could mean
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Active substance
real-time fMRI neurofeedback (Veritable-NF)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that neurofeedback enhances emotion regulation, potentially improving future anxiety treatments.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study with only 110 participants, and it focuses on brain activity changes, not direct symptom relief. The results may not lead to a practical therapy.
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