RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06129435

Effects of Games on Memory Reconsolidation and Trauma Symptoms

Effects of Behavioral Tasks on Memory Reconsolidation and Trauma-Related Symptoms: A Randomized Clinical Trial


Sponsor

University of Texas at Austin

Enrollment

120 participants

Start Date

Feb 23, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of a visuospatial task on memory reconsolidation and trauma symptoms for trauma-exposed individuals after exposure to traumatic memory reactivation paradigm.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 65 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This online trial is studying whether playing a computer game immediately after reactivating a traumatic memory can prevent that memory from being re-stored as strongly, which may reduce PTSD and trauma-related symptoms over time. **You may be eligible if:** - You are an adult aged 18–65 who speaks fluent English - You have experienced a traumatic event involving a motor vehicle accident, sexual assault, physical assault, or combat - You have access to the internet and a computer with a webcam and microphone - You show emotional reactivity to a trauma memory reactivation video during screening **You may NOT be eligible if:** - You do not react emotionally enough to the trauma reactivation video during screening - You have had thoughts of suicide or a suicide attempt within the past 6 months - You have had a psychotic episode within the past 6 months - You recently changed psychiatric medications (within 8 weeks) - You are currently receiving trauma-focused psychotherapy Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALVisuospatial Task (VST)

Participants randomized to the VST condition will play a visuospatial game (i.e., Tetris). Participants will be given two minutes to practice Tetris and then will be instructed to play for 15 minutes without stopping.

BEHAVIORALWord Association Task (WAT)

Participants randomized to the WAT condition will play a word association game. Research staff members will read from a list of 300 words, not associated with trauma, to the participant. The participant will verbally respond to each word out loud with the first word that comes to their mind. This word association task will continue for 15 minutes or until all 300 words are read, whichever occurs first.


Locations(1)

The Laboratory for the Study of Anxiety Disorders, The University of Texas at Austin

Austin, Texas, United States

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