AVE-Neurofeedback for Academic Anxiety and Divergent Thinking
Official title: Efficacy of a Multisensory Audiovisual Entrainment Neurofeedback for Academic Anxiety Regulation and Divergent Thinking: A Randomized Controlled Trial Study
Run by Sma Negeri 1 Nganjuk · NCT07745335 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests an adaptive brain‑computer interface that combines neurofeedback and audiovisual entrainment to help high school students reduce academic anxiety and boost creative thinking.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 15 Years to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 240 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Sma Negeri 1 Nganjuk Academic / other |
| Locations | 3 sites (Magelang, Central Java and 2 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 4, 2026 |
| Main results expected | December 25, 2026 |
| Study ends | January 1, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | September 2, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07745335 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are senior high school students aged 15–18 with elevated academic anxiety, capable of understanding procedures, and able to provide consent (with parental consent as required).
✕Probably not a fit
Students with epilepsy, significant neurological or psychiatric disorders, current psychoactive medication affecting EEG, or recent neurofeedback training may not benefit from this approach.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This multicenter randomized trial tests an Audiovisual Entrainment Neurofeedback (AVE-NFB) system against neurofeedback alone, audiovisual entrainment alone, and a sham control in senior high school students with elevated academic anxiety. Participants are randomly assigned to one of four groups and assessed for changes in resting-state alpha power, anxiety, autonomic regulation, and divergent thinking, with short- and longer-term follow-ups. The study uses real-time EEG feedback integrated into an adaptive closed-loop design to deliver personalized reinforcement based on neural activity. Primary aim is to see whether AVE-NFB yields greater increases in alpha-band power compared with the other approaches. Secondary aims include reductions in academic anxiety, improvements in autonomic nervous system regulation, and enhancements in divergent thinking, evaluated at one week and one month post-intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, students may experience reduced academic anxiety and improved creative thinking, potentially supporting better classroom performance.
How similar studies have gone: Neurofeedback and audiovisual entrainment have shown promise individually; this study extends them in an adaptive, closed-loop combination, which is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Senior high school students aged 15-18 years. * Elevated academic anxiety according to screening assessment. * Able to understand study procedures. * Willing to provide written informed consent (and parental consent where required). Exclusion Criteria: * History of epilepsy or seizure disorders. * Neurological disorders. * Severe psychiatric disorders. * Current psychoactive medication affecting EEG activity. * Significant visual impairment incompatible with photic stimulation. * Previous neurofeedback training within the last six months.
Where it's running
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Rumah Sakit Daerah (RSD) Nganjuk
Nganjuk, East Java, Indonesia Recruiting -
SMA Taruna Nusantara
Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia Not yet recruiting -
SMA Negeri 1 Nganjuk
Nganjuk, East Java, Indonesia Not yet recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Daniswara Raditya Suprapto
- Email: daniswara.raditya144@sma.belajar.id
- Phone: +6289502459696
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.