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NCT06420557 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Unconscious Reduction of Fear Through Decoded Neuro-Reinforcement
A NA study of Phobia, sponsored by University of California, Los Angeles.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 60
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT06420557 is a NA study of Phobia that is actively recruiting participants, run by University of California, Los Angeles. The registered enrollment target is 60 participants. The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.
The verdict
NCT06420557, a NA study of Phobia, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by University of California, Los Angeles.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 60 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
This application investigates the efficacy of a novel method of neuro-reinforcement based on decoded fMRI activity to reduce fear responses in individuals with phobias (e.g., spiders, snakes). This method works unconsciously in the brain, without the need for participants to endure repeated conscious exposures to their feared stimuli. Fear-related disorders such as specific phobia, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other anxiety disorders present a major challenge, as effective treatment options usually involve repeated exposures to feared stimuli, leading to high levels of distress, fear, and panic that can motivate premature treatment termination. Consequently, there is an unmet need for treatment that minimizes subjective discomfort and attrition in order to maximize efficacy. Recent developments in computational neuroimaging have enabled a method that can deliver unconscious exposure to feared stimuli, resulting in effective fear reduction while bypassing a primary cause of treatment attrition. Because this treatment method happens unconsciously in the brain, changes in behavior outcomes are potentially more likely to generalize to different contexts, thereby overcoming a limitation of traditional treatments.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Unconscious Neuro-reinforcement
Study Locations (1)
California
- University of California, Los Angeles - Los Angeles
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 60 participants |
| Start Date | 2024-09-09 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-09-30 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT06420557
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT06420557 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 60 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of California, Los Angeles, which has 897 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 1 condition, with Phobia appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Unconscious Neuro-reinforcement is the first listed.
NCT06420557 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include California.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT06420557 about?
NCT06420557 is a clinical study titled "Unconscious Reduction of Fear Through Decoded Neuro-Reinforcement". This application investigates the efficacy of a novel method of neuro-reinforcement based on decoded fMRI activity to reduce fear responses in individuals with phobias (e.g., spiders, snakes). This method works unconsciously in the brain, without the need for participants to endure repeated consciou...
What is the current status of trial NCT06420557?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 60 participants. The study started on 2024-09-09. Estimated completion is 2026-09-30.
What conditions does trial NCT06420557 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Phobia.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06420557?
The interventions under investigation include: Unconscious Neuro-reinforcement (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06420557?
This trial is sponsored by University of California, Los Angeles, which has 897 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT06420557 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across California. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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