Text Message Safety Behavior Fading for Pathological Worry
Safety Behavior Fading Intervention for Pathological Worry
Florida State University
300 participants
Mar 1, 2026
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The current study aims to explore the efficacy of a text message-based Safety Behavior Fading Intervention compared to a PMR control condition.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria1
- \- Elevated worry as defined by a score of 60 or higher on the PSWQ.
Exclusion Criteria4
- Score of 59 or lower on the PSWQ
- If applicable, unstable psychiatric medication usage any time over the past 4 weeks
- Failing attention checks in baseline data collection
- Pregnancy
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Interventions
Participants are asked to reduce or eliminate safety behaviors via text message reminders, daily checklist, and daily progress chart to monitor progress.
Participants are asked watch weekly videos lasting 15 minutes each that walk them through a progressive muscle relaxation exercise.
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NCT07391020