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Computerized Cognitive Bias Intervention for Intolerance of Uncertainty

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Intolerance of Uncertainty; Anxiety
Interventions
Behavioral: Active IU CBM-I
Behavioral: Control CBM-I
Registration Number
NCT02818296
Lead Sponsor
Florida State University
Brief Summary

This investigation examines the efficacy of a brief, one-session computerized interpretation bias modification paradigm (CBM-I) in the reduction of intolerance of uncertainty. Intolerance of uncertainty is a risk factor for the development and maintenance of various forms of psychopathology.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
79
Inclusion Criteria
  • Elevated IU interpretation bias at pre-intervention.
Exclusion Criteria
  • None.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Active IU CBM-IActive IU CBM-IThis paradigm was designed to train individuals to endorse benign interpretations of ambiguous information and reject negative/threatening interpretations of ambiguous information. Participant's baseline interpretation bias was measured at baseline. Participants then underwent two training phases in which their responses were either reinforced (i.e., they were told they were correct) or punished (i.e., they were told that they were incorrect). Interpretation bias was measured again at post-training.
Control CBM-IControl CBM-IThis paradigm was identical to the active condition except that the word/sentence pairings used were not relevant to IU and/or anxiety.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale-Short FormPost-Intervention (directly following the intervention during their baseline appointment) to Month 1 Follow-up
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Anxiety and Behavioral Health Clinic

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Tallahassee, Florida, United States

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