Simple brain game eases haunting memories for COVID-19 frontline workers

NCT ID NCT05616676

First seen May 28, 2026 · Last updated Jun 15, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study tested whether a short digital task could help NHS staff who kept having unwanted, intrusive memories of traumatic events from working during the COVID-19 pandemic. About 122 healthcare workers took part, using either a memory-competing computer game, a music-listening task, or their usual care. The goal was to see if the task could reduce how often these distressing memories popped up and improve overall well-being.

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Locations

  • P1vital Products Ltd

    Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 8BA, United Kingdom

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