Understanding avoidance behaviors in anxiety
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study uses brain scans to understand why people with anxiety avoid certain situations. It tests a computer-based task that may help measure avoidance and could lead to better treatments.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 22 and 55 years old.
- You must have significant anxiety that causes you to avoid situations at least occasionally.
- Anxiety must be causing at least moderate problems in one area of your daily life, like work or social activities.
- You must be comfortable with English and able to give consent.
- You cannot have a history of serious brain injury, neurological disorder, or conditions like psychosis or bipolar disorder.
- You must not have recently changed psychiatric medications or therapy (in the last 3 months) and must be safe for an MRI scan.
Quick eligibility check
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