Online 'Uncertainty Training' shows promise for anxious young adults
NCT ID NCT06174311
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a short, internet-based program designed to help young adults who have a hard time dealing with uncertainty. The program uses scenarios and word tasks to gently train the brain to interpret uncertain situations less negatively. Researchers measured changes in uncertainty levels, mood, anxiety, and repetitive thinking in 90 participants aged 18 to 40.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Cognitive bias modification (online behavioral intervention)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this could offer a simple, internet-based tool to help people who struggle with uncertainty feel less anxious and think more flexibly.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 90 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The intervention is brief (3 sessions) and may not produce lasting changes.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Izmir University of Economics
Izmir, Turkey (Türkiye)