Distress Tolerance Skills Training for Emotional Distress
(STRIDE Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial explores a classroom program designed to help middle school students manage tough emotions more effectively. It focuses on teaching distress tolerance skills, useful for handling feelings related to anxiety and depression. The trial compares students participating in these lessons with those following their regular school curriculum. Students in grades 6 to 8 at Valley Catholic Middle School are eligible to join. As an unphased trial, this study provides students with a unique opportunity to develop valuable emotional skills that can enhance their well-being.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether participants need to stop taking their current medications.
What prior data suggests that this distress tolerance skills training is safe for middle school students?
Research has shown that distress tolerance skills training is generally well-received. For instance, one study found that a short mindfulness training designed to boost distress tolerance did not increase participants' distress. Another study with veterans demonstrated that participating in distress tolerance skills training significantly reduced behaviors related to suicide, indicating that the training is safe and beneficial for emotional health.
These findings suggest that distress tolerance skills training provides a safe method for better managing emotional distress.12345Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about Distress Tolerance Skills Training because it offers a fresh approach to managing emotional distress. Unlike traditional methods that might rely on medication or talk therapy, this training focuses on teaching students practical skills in a classroom setting to better tolerate and manage distressing emotions. By empowering students with these tools, the hope is to improve their resilience and emotional regulation without the need for standard interventions. This proactive, skills-based approach could be particularly appealing for young people who might not have access to or be comfortable with other forms of treatment.
What evidence suggests that Distress Tolerance Skills Training is effective for emotional distress?
Studies have shown that learning Distress Tolerance Skills can help people manage emotional distress. Research indicates that this training improves emotional regulation, making it easier to handle tough feelings. For example, one study found that better distress tolerance led to improved coping strategies and fewer negative behaviors. Another study showed that this training helped nursing students manage stress more effectively. Overall, these findings suggest that learning distress tolerance skills can help reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. In this trial, participants will either receive Distress Tolerance Skills Training or continue with their Standard Curriculum, allowing for a comparison of the effects on emotional distress management.678910
Who Is on the Research Team?
Bonnie Nagel, PhD
Principal Investigator
Oregon Health and Science University
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for middle school students who may be experiencing emotional distress or have mental health disorders. The program aims to teach them skills to better handle upsetting emotions.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention
Participants receive classroom-based distress tolerance skills training
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in distress tolerance and internalizing symptoms
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Distress Tolerance Skills Training
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Oregon Health and Science University
Lead Sponsor
Valley Catholic Middle School
Collaborator