Overview

fMRI Study Examining Effects of D-cycloserine in Specific Phobia

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2012-12-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The research team hopes to use brain imaging and mental testing to learn more about specific phobias and the treatment of phobia. When given directly prior to therapy sessions, D-cycloserine has been shown to enhance the effects of therapy. This study hopes to identify reasons why D-cycloserine has this effect by measuring brain activity.
Phase:
Phase 2
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Cary Savage, Ph.D.
University of Kansas Medical Center
Collaborators:
American Psychological Association
American Psychological Foundation
University of Kansas
Treatments:
Cycloserine