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Behavioural Intervention

Expressive Writing for Emotional Well-Being

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Led By Erik Nook, PhD
Research Sponsored by Trustees of Princeton University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Be between 18 and 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up initial visit (day 1), final visit (day 15), 1-month follow-up (1 month after day 14)
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Study Summary

This trial looks at how expressive writing impacts young adults differently when they imagine talking to themselves vs. a loved one. 159 people will take part, each in one of 3 groups.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for US-based, English-speaking young adults experiencing mild symptoms of depression or anxiety. Participants must have a certain score on mental health questionnaires to join. They can't take part if they don't write for at least 15 minutes daily or miss three days in a row.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests the effects of expressive writing when directed towards oneself versus someone close, compared with factual writing about daily routines. Over two weeks, participants will be randomly placed into one of three groups and asked to write each day according to their group's theme.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves writing exercises, there are no direct physical side effects expected from participation. However, discussing deep thoughts and feelings could potentially cause temporary emotional discomfort.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~initial visit (day 1), final visit (day 15), 1-month follow-up (1 month after day 14)
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and initial visit (day 1), final visit (day 15), 1-month follow-up (1 month after day 14) for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Anxiety
Depression
Other outcome measures
Alexithymia (PAQ)
Alexithymia (TAS)
Daily Sleep
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Trial Design

3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: SelfExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
The Self group is instructed to carry out the expressive writing exercise as if they were writing to themselves.
Group II: OtherExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
The Other group is instructed to carry out the expressive writing exercise as if they were writing to someone they feel close to.
Group III: ControlPlacebo Group1 Intervention
The Control group is asked to write down a factual description of their routine that day, as if they were writing to themselves.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Trustees of Princeton UniversityLead Sponsor
Erik Nook, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorPrinceton University

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is this experiment open to individuals aged 35 and older?

"This medical research is looking to involve individuals aged 18-25."

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Who has been cleared to take part in this clinical research?

"To be considered, prospective participants must fall within the age range of 18 to 25 and must demonstrate healthy bodily functions. Approximately 159 individuals are eligible for this study."

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Are there any existing opportunities to join this research project?

"According to the information provided clinicaltrials.gov, this trial is currently seeking patients for participation. It was originally posted on November 1st 2023 and subsequently updated on November 13th 2023."

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How many participants are currently being monitored in this clinical experiment?

"That is correct. Clinicaltrials.gov records demonstrate that this clinical experiment was posted on November 1st 2023 and recently updated on 13th of the same month. As such, it is currently in search of 159 participants from a single site."

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Who else is applying?

What site did they apply to?
Peretsman Scully Hall
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Did not meet criteria
Met criteria

Why did patients apply to this trial?

I have tried other drugs that didn't work and am desperate for something that will help with my anxieties.
PatientReceived 2+ prior treatments
Recent research and studies
clinicaltrials.govStudy
Comparing Targets of Expressive Writing
Erik Nook 2023. "Comparing Targets of Expressive Writing". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06130020.
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