Panic Disorder
Panic disorder is an anxiety disorder characterized by panic attacks, which are sudden periods of intense fear that come on quickly and peak within minutes. Attacks can occur unexpectedly or can be brought on by a trigger, such as a feared object or situation. During a panic attack, people may experience symptoms such as heart palpitations, sweating, shortness of breath, feelings of impending doom, or feelings of being out of control. Worry about panic attacks, and the effort spent trying to avoid attacks, can cause significant problems in daily life. Learn more about panic disorder.
Featured Studies
Featured studies include only those currently recruiting participants. Studies with the most recent start date appear first.
CO2 Reactivity as a Biomarker of Non-Response to Exposure-Based Therapy
Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
Start Date: November 2, 2022
Eligibility: 18 Years to 70 Years, f
Location(s): Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts, United States; The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, United States
Anxiety-, obsessive-compulsive and trauma- and stressor-related disorders reflect a significant public health problem. This study is designed to evaluate the predictive power of a novel biomarker based on a CO2 challenge, thus addressing the central question "can this easy-to-administer assay aid clinicians in deciding whether or not to initiate exposure-based therapy?"
Evaluation of the Genetics of Bipolar Disorder
Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
Start Date: August 11, 1994
Eligibility: 18 Years to 100 Years, t
Location(s): National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, Bethesda, Maryland, United States
This study looks to identify genes that may affect a person's chances of developing bipolar disorder (BP) and related conditions.