Effects of Games on Memory Reconsolidation and Trauma Symptoms

Description

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.

Conditions

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Trauma

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Study overview

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.

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

Effects of Games on Memory Reconsolidation and Trauma Symptoms

Condition
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Austin

The Laboratory for the Study of Anxiety Disorders, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, United States, 78712

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Adults aged 18 to 65
  • * Fluent in written and spoken English
  • * Has access to the internet
  • * Access to a computer (laptop or desktop) with a camera that has video and audio recording capability
  • * History of trauma exposure to either a motor vehicle (MVC), sexual assault, physical assault, or combat.
  • * Insufficient emotional reactivity to the trauma memory reactivation video clip (\<5 the Peak Subjective Units of Distress Scale)
  • * Presence of significant suicidality or a history of a suicide attempt within the past 6 months
  • * History of psychosis within the past 6 months
  • * Changes in psychotropic medication (≤ 8 weeks)
  • * Currently receiving trauma-focused psychotherapy

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 65 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Texas at Austin,

Study Record Dates

2025-08-31