Tetris game for reducing intrusive trauma memories
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether playing the computer game Tetris after brief reminders of a trauma can help reduce the number of upsetting, unwanted memories. It's designed for people who have frequent intrusive memories after a traumatic event.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have experienced a traumatic event (like a serious accident, violence, or threat of death).
- You have unwanted, upsetting memories of that trauma at least 5 times a week.
- You have internet and a personal computer at home.
- You do not have schizophrenia, severe OCD, a severe personality disorder, or acute suicidal behavior.
- You do not have severe alcohol or drug dependence.
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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