Mindfulness brain training for teens with negative thinking
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether mindfulness training combined with brain-wave feedback (neurofeedback) can help teens and young adults reduce negative thinking. You'll practice mindfulness while seeing your brain activity in real time, which may help you break the habit of repetitive negative thoughts.
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Who can take part
- You are between 14 and 21 years old.
- You often have repetitive negative thoughts (like worrying or dwelling on problems) that are hard to control.
- You can read and write in English and have a smartphone or tablet for daily check-ins.
- You have not been diagnosed with certain mental health conditions (like anxiety, bipolar, PTSD, eating disorders, or autism).
- You have not had a moderate or severe substance use problem in the last 6 months.
- You are able to have an MRI brain scan (no metal implants, pacemaker, etc.).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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