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Walter Staiano

2 papers in the library · publishing 2025-2026

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Effect of app-based mindfulness on extinction recall - a 7T-fMRI study.

Scientific Reports March 25, 2026 Johannes Björkstrand, Emil Olsson, Oisín Hugh Clancy et al.

Fear-based disorders affect millions worldwide, yet current treatments show limited effectiveness for many patients. While mindfulness is increasingly used clinically for anxiety and trauma disorders, the neural mechanisms underlying its effects on fear processing remain unclear. We conducted a randomized controlled trial using 7T fMRI to test whether mindfulness training enhances fear...

Efficacy of a Self-Guided Transdiagnostic Intervention for Adults With Anxiety and Depression: Randomized Controlled Trial.

JMIR mHealth and uHealth October 23, 2025 Walter Staiano, Christine E Callahan, Michelle Davis et al.

Anxiety and depressive disorders affect hundreds of millions globally, with substantial barriers limiting access to evidence-based treatments like cognitive behavioral therapy. Digital mental health interventions offer potential solutions to improve access to support. However, evidence of efficacy through randomized controlled trials is essential for clinical adoption. This study evaluated the...