A Neurosensory Account of Anxiety and Stress

Principal Investigator: Wen Li, PhD, MD

Study Contact

Name: Jada Malveaux, MA

Phone Number: (713) 391-7594

This study is currently looking for people who:

Are 18 to 50 years old
Are willing and able to complete EEG and MRI procedures with our team

Study Description:

This study is designed to investigate how fear and anxiety affect the brains of people with and without post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or anxiety disorders. More specifically, we are interested in understanding how fear can affect people’s mood and sensory perception. To do this, we use electroencephalography (EEG), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS). Because we are studying fear, we also present unpleasant images and sounds to participants during parts of the study. The first visit includes a clinical interview as well as an introduction to the experiment. The second visit will include an EEG and MRI, with a brief, 20-minute stimulation period. If you are interested, please complete the ptsd project eligibility screening by clicking the link below. Following completion of the screener, we will communicate your eligibility and the next steps via email.

For more information and to complete a brief screening, please visit: Eligibility screener

All participants will be compensated for their time.