Facing the fear: could desensitization training unlock job interview success for people who stutter?
NCT ID NCT07764419
First seen Aug 14, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Summary
This trial tests a structured, 8-session program designed to help adults who stutter feel less anxious and more confident in job interviews. The program uses techniques like cognitive restructuring, voluntary stuttering, and simulated interviews to gradually reduce fear of negative evaluation. Researchers will measure changes in stuttering frequency, interview anxiety, and self-stigma among 36 participants aged 18-35. The goal is to see if this approach can improve communication confidence and interview performance.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- A structured desensitization-based job interview intervention program, including psychoeducation, cognitive restructuring, voluntary stuttering, and graded exposure through simulated interviews.
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this program could offer a practical, non-drug approach to help adults who stutter feel more confident and perform better in job interviews, potentially improving employment outcomes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 36 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The program's success depends on individual engagement, and it does not directly treat stuttering itself, only the associated anxiety and confidence.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Fenerbahce
RECRUITINGAtaşehir, Istanbul, 34758, Turkey (Türkiye)
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