Mindfulness or brain training for teenagers stuck in negative thoughts
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests two types of brain training—mindfulness and neurofeedback—to see if they can help teenagers and young adults who get stuck in repetitive negative thinking. Participants will do brain exercises while inside an MRI scanner and track their moods on a phone app.
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Who can take part
- You are 13 to 21 years old
- You have a parent or guardian who can agree for you if you are under 18
- You read and speak English, and have a smartphone for daily surveys
- You often get stuck in repetitive negative thoughts or worry loops
- You have not been diagnosed with serious mental health conditions like bipolar disorder, PTSD, or psychosis
- You can safely have an MRI (no metal in your body, no seizures or head injury)
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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