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Facial Microexpression Training for Anxiety(ALPHA Trial)

University of Massachusetts Chan School of Medicine, Worcester, MA
Facial Microexpression TrainingN/AWaitlist AvailableLed by Elliot K Edmiston, PhDResearch Sponsored by University of Massachusetts, Worcester

ALPHA Trial Summary

This trial looks at how well individuals with high trait anxiety can read emotions from faces, and if this changes after an intervention.

Eligible Conditions
  • Anxiety

ALPHA Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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Participants with high levels of anxiety, as measured by the STAI trait test score of 44 or higher, will not be included.

ALPHA Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~six or twelve months post-scan visit
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and six or twelve months post-scan visit for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Tolerability of the Micro Expression Training Task in individuals with high anxiety

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

ALPHA Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: 6 Month Micro Expression Training TaskExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
The Micro Expression Training Task (METT) presents videos of subtle emotional face expressions; participants receive real-time feedback following forced choice emotional identification. The METT includes a brief pre-test, training, and then a post-test.
Group II: 12 Month Micro Expression Training TaskExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
The Micro Expression Training Task (METT) presents videos of subtle emotional face expressions; participants receive real-time feedback following forced choice emotional identification. The METT includes a brief pre-test, training, and then a post-test. Participants in this group will complete this task twelve month after their first visit.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of Massachusetts, WorcesterLead Sponsor
330 Previous Clinical Trials
758,993 Total Patients Enrolled
2 Trials studying Anxiety
4,082 Patients Enrolled for Anxiety
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)NIH
2,716 Previous Clinical Trials
2,423,357 Total Patients Enrolled
75 Trials studying Anxiety
38,210 Patients Enrolled for Anxiety
University of PittsburghLead Sponsor
1,685 Previous Clinical Trials
16,303,875 Total Patients Enrolled
23 Trials studying Anxiety
12,374 Patients Enrolled for Anxiety

Media Library

Facial Microexpression Training Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04187326 — N/A
Facial Microexpression Training 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04187326 — N/A
Anxiety Clinical Trial 2023: Facial Microexpression Training Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04187326 — N/A
Anxiety Research Study Groups: 6 Month Micro Expression Training Task, 12 Month Micro Expression Training Task

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Does this research require participants to be younger than 35?

"Patients who are between 18 and 30 years of age need to be recruited for this medical trial."

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Are there any current opportunities to join this clinical experiment?

"Affirmative, clinicaltrials.gov specifies that this research effort is currently recruiting. It was first announced on March 1st 2021 and the last update occurred on February 14th 2022. The study requires 30 participants from a single medical centre to participate."

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Could I be a candidate for this medical experiment?

"This trial requires 30 individuals with anxiety between the youthful ages of 18-30. Necessary requirements include an STAI trait score of 44 or higher, as determined by a Spielberger State Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI)."

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How many subjects are currently taking part in this clinical exploration?

"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov documents that this clinical trial, which opened on March 1st 2021, is currently looking for volunteers. Thirty individuals need to be enrolled at one medical hub."

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~2 spots leftby Apr 2024