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3 articles from the last 90 days matching "anxiety"

ResearchRSSMay 1

Study finds probiotic no better than placebo for Parkinson’s anxiety

Researchers tested whether a probiotic supplement could help reduce anxiety in people with Parkinson's disease. The supplement did not work better than a placebo (a fake pill) for anxiety. However, people who took the supplement did show some improvement in thinking and memory tests, though researchers said this result needs more study before drawing conclusions.

WHY IT MATTERSIf probiotics could help with cognitive symptoms in Parkinson's disease, it might offer a simple, accessible option alongside standard treatments—but this trial suggests anxiety relief isn't one of those benefits.
💬 Ask your doctorParkinson's disease
ResearchCLINICALTRIALSMar 30

Trial Completed: Rare Group Problem Management Plus (NCT06548022)

Researchers at Children's National completed a study testing a new support program for parents of children with rare diseases. The program, called Rare Group Problem Management Plus, brought parents together once a week for 5 weeks to help them manage stress, anxiety, and emotional challenges. The small study included 8 parents and focused on teaching practical coping skills in a group setting where everyone had similar experiences.

WHY IT MATTERSThis completed trial demonstrates that group-based support programs specifically designed for parents of children with rare conditions can address the significant mental health burden these families face, potentially offering a scalable model for other rare disease communities.
ℹ Good to knowrare genetic conditions (unspecified)anxiety disordersdepression
ResearchCLINICALTRIALSMar 26

Trial Completed: Effect of the MindUP Program on Depression, Anxiety, and Stress in Pakistani Orphan Adolescents (NCT07468994)

Researchers in Pakistan completed a study testing whether a mindfulness program called MindUP could help orphan teenagers feel less depressed, anxious, and stressed. The program teaches techniques to calm the mind and manage difficult emotions. This study involved 61 teenagers living in orphan care institutions who often experience sadness and worry from losing their parents and living in institutional settings.

WHY IT MATTERSThis research demonstrates that mindfulness-based interventions can be effective mental health tools for vulnerable adolescent populations in resource-limited settings, potentially offering low-cost psychological support for orphaned youth.
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