Can a memory task help reduce trauma symptoms before therapy?
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a computer-based working memory task can help reduce symptoms of trauma and stress in people who are waiting to start therapy. If you have ongoing PTSD or severe stress and haven't yet started counseling, this could be a way to get early help from home.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have moderate to severe stress or PTSD symptoms (like flashbacks, nightmares, or high anxiety) and want therapy but haven't started yet.
- You speak and write French well enough to fill out questionnaires on your own.
- You have a computer with a webcam at home to take part in online sessions.
- You are not currently in any regular therapy, and haven't had EMDR therapy or been in a research study in the past 6 months.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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