Brain scans reveal how therapy rewires Procrastinators' minds

NCT ID NCT06357364

First seen Apr 17, 2026 · Last updated Jun 09, 2026 · Updated 10 times

Summary

This study tested two online cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) programs to help university students who struggle with chronic procrastination. 293 participants were split into groups receiving one of two therapy types or placed on a waiting list. The goal was to see if the therapy reduces procrastination and changes brain activity measured by fMRI or EEG, focusing on improving self-regulation.

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Locations

  • Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology, Polish Academy of Sciences

    Warsaw, 02-093, Poland

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