New brain training shows promise for taming emotional spiral

NCT ID NCT06226467

First seen Mar 07, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 9 times

Summary

This study tested a new cognitive training program called N-ACT to help adults who struggle with emotional impulsivity and rumination (getting stuck on negative thoughts). Fifty adults from California completed weekly training sessions with a coach over two months. The goal was to see if the program could reduce these emotional difficulties and improve overall well-being.

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Locations

  • University of California

    Berkeley, California, 94720, United States

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