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Internet-Based EMDR Flash Intervention for Test Anxiety in University Students

ConditionTest Anxiety
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorTokat Gaziosmanpasa University

About this trial

The aim of this study is to investigate whether an Internet-based EMDR Flash intervention can help reduce exam anxiety among university students. Participants will utilize the online SKY-Flash program and report their levels of exam anxiety at pre-intervention, post-intervention, and follow-up assessments. In addition, the study will collect feedback regarding participants' overall experiences with the program. The primary objective is to determine whether SKY-Flash constitutes a practical and effective approach to reducing exam anxiety among students, while also exploring their perceptions of the intervention.

Eligibility criteria

This trial does not accept healthy volunteers

Qualifiers

None

Disqualifiers

None

Trial design

Design model

Parallel

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Internet-Based EMDR-Flash Program

    Behavioral

    Self-guided, internet-based EMDR-Flash program (SKY-Flash) tailored to reduce test anxiety in university students. Delivered via a secure web platform with no live therapist involvement. The intervention comprises six \~40-minute modules completed independently during the study. Each module includes brief psychoeducation and step-by-step EMDR-Flash procedures (focus on a positive engaging image with brief "flash" cues), guided practice, and in-platform exercises. Gamification (progress tracking, badges) and automated prompts support adherence. Unlike CBT-based online programs or clinician-delivered EMDR, this is a fully automated, low-intensity Flash protocol adapted to exam-related distress. Safety messaging and referral resources are embedded; access is via individual login and usage is recorded for adherence.

Treatment groups

168 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups
Group A: Intervention Group - Internet-Based EMDR-Flash ProgramExperimental treatment 1 intervention
Group B: Wait-list Control GroupNo intervention 0 interventions

Trial outcomes

Primary outcomes

1

Change in Test Anxiety (Westside Test Anxiety Scale Scores)

The primary outcome is the change in test anxiety levels, assessed with the Westside Test Anxiety Scale (WTAS). The WTAS is a validated self-report measure specifically developed to assess test-related anxiety and performance-impairing worry. Higher scores indicating greater test anxiety. This outcome will determine whether the internet-based EMDR-Flash intervention reduces participants' test anxiety compared to the control condition.

Time frame
participants will be assessed at baseline (Week 0), immediately after the intervention (Week 6), and again at a follow-up point 10 weeks later
2

Change in Test Anxiety

The primary outcome is the change in test anxiety levels, assessed with the Westside Test Anxiety Scale (WTAS). The WTAS is a validated self-report measure specifically developed to assess test-related anxiety and performance-impairing worry. . This outcome will determine whether the internet-based EMDR-Flash intervention reduces participants' test anxiety compared to the control condition.

Time frame
participants will be assessed at baseline (Week 0), immediately after the intervention (Week 6), and again at a follow-up point 10 weeks later

Secondary outcomes

1

Change in Psychological Well-Being (Psychological Well-Being Scale)

Psychological well-being will be measured using the Ryff Psychological Well-Being Scale. The total score reflects overall well-being, with higher scores indicating greater psychological well-being. This outcome will evaluate whether the intervention improves students' well-being in addition to reducing test anxiety.

Time frame
From baseline (Week 0) to post-intervention (Week 6), with follow-up assessments at Week 10.

Other outcomes

Locations

This trial has no locations.

Sponsors and contacts

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Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University

Lead sponsor

The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey

Collaborator

Source ClinicalTrials.gov

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