Tetris game for reducing intrusive memories
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether playing Tetris after a brief memory reminder can help reduce the number of intrusive memories you experience after a traumatic event. It might help your brain process the memory in a way that makes it less intrusive.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have experienced one or more traumatic events, such as a threat to life or actual death.
- You have had at least three intrusive memories in the past week.
- You have access to the internet and a personal computer.
- You are willing to provide consent and can be contacted by the study team.
- You do not have a current diagnosis of schizophrenia, OCD, a severe personality disorder, or acute suicidal behavior.
- You do not have severe substance 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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