Laureate Institute for Brain Research

Innovative therapy for anorexia nervosa shows promise

Researchers at the Laureate Institute for Brain Research found significant effects of floatation-therapy on body image and anxiety in patients with anorexia nervosa. The study showed immediate and sustained reductions in body image dissatisfaction and improved anxiety, which remained after treatment and lasted up to six months.

SourceLaureate Institute for Brain Research·JournalEClinicalMedicine·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateAug 29, 2023

Groundbreaking study reveals new insights into human gut-brain connection

Researchers at Laureate Institute for Brain Research developed a novel approach to studying the elusive gut-brain connection, measuring neural responses during gastrointestinal stimulation. The study found that enhanced stimulation led to improved perceptual accuracy and reduced variability in reaction time.

SourceLaureate Institute for Brain Research·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 13, 2023

Researchers at LIBR identify abnormal heart-brain connection in generalized anxiety disorder

Women with GAD exhibit abnormal interoception, perceiving intense heartbeats and lower neural activity in the ventromedial prefrontal cortex. The study suggests a causal link between cardiovascular sensitivity and frontal cortex insensitivity, contributing to anxiety symptoms.

SourceLaureate Institute for Brain Research·JournalJAMA Psychiatry·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateFeb 2, 2022