Single Session to Help with Anxiety and Uncertainty
Test of Target Engagement of Ambiguity Aversion
- Age
- 25 – 60
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Basic Science
- Participants needed
- 140 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University · Other
This trial is looking for adults aged 25 to 60 who experience anxiety and intolerance of uncertainty. Participants will take part in a single session aimed at improving decision-making in uncertain situations.
You may be able to join if
- I am between 25 and 60 years old
- I am right-handed
- I can read and write in English
- I can provide informed consent
- I have a specific score related to intolerance of uncertainty
You may not be able to join if
- I have a personal history of psychosis, mania, or hypomania
- I have a personal history of autism spectrum disorder
- My IQ is below 80
- I have had a head injury with a loss of consciousness for more than 2 minutes
- I have a neurological condition like epilepsy or Parkinson's
- I am currently pregnant
- I use any implanted electrical device
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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Check Your EligibilityThe present work aims to test whether a single session intervention alters ambiguity aversion, both in terms of people's decision making and their brain responses to ambiguous choices.
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