Skills Video Intervention for Emotion Regulation

Overseen By Qingqing Yin, M.S.

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Disqualifiers: Receiving mental health services, others

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: 1

91 Participants Needed

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

This is a study that aims to test a coping skills intervention delivered via brief animated videos for Chinese and Chinese American college students.

Will I have to stop taking my current medications?

The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.

What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills video intervention for emotion regulation?

Research shows that Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills training, including modules on emotion regulation, can help improve emotional difficulties in people with various mental health conditions. Studies have found that DBT skills training is linked to better emotion regulation and reduced symptoms, suggesting it could be effective for managing emotions. ^{1 2 3 4 5}

Is the Skills Video Intervention for Emotion Regulation safe for humans?

The studies on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, including video interventions, suggest they are generally safe for humans. These interventions have been used in various settings and populations, such as college students and individuals with cognitive challenges, without reports of significant safety concerns. ^{1 6 7 8 9}

How is the Skills Video Intervention for Emotion Regulation different from other treatments for emotional dysregulation?

The Skills Video Intervention for Emotion Regulation is unique because it uses brief, animated videos to teach Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, making it a scalable and accessible option for improving emotion regulation. Unlike traditional in-person DBT sessions, this video format can be easily distributed and accessed, potentially reaching a wider audience and offering flexibility in how and when individuals engage with the material. ^{1 5 6 7 9}

Research Team

Qingqing Yin, M.S.

Principal Investigator

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for Chinese or Chinese American college students who want to learn coping skills to manage emotions. Participants must be 18 or older, have a smartphone compatible with the study's app, and be enrolled at the local university.

Inclusion Criteria

I want to learn how to better manage my emotions.

Identifying as Chinese or Chinese American

Having a smart-phone compatible with the research mobile phone app

Exclusion Criteria

Not able to read or write English

I am currently getting help for my mental health.

I am unable to understand or sign the consent form.

Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

1 week

Baseline Assessment

Participants complete a 20-min online baseline questionnaire

1 day

1 visit (virtual)

Intervention

Participants receive daily video-based Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills training for up to four weeks

4 weeks

Daily virtual interactions

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for emotion regulation and self-efficacy through daily assessments

4 weeks

Treatment Details

Interventions

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills video intervention

Trial Overview The study is testing an intervention using animated videos based on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) designed to help participants cope with emotional challenges and improve self-efficacy in health care settings.

Participant Groups

Group I: Change-oriented skills followed by acceptance-oriented skills Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Administration of change-oriented skills videos first followed by acceptance-oriented skills videos.

Group II: Acceptance-oriented skills followed by change-oriented skills Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Administration of acceptance-oriented skills videos first followed by change-oriented skills videos.

Group III: Assessment only Active Control 1 Intervention

Daily assessment of emotion regulation and self-efficacy variables.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Lead Sponsor

Trials

471

Recruited

81,700+

Findings from Research

In a study of 70 individuals with borderline personality disorder undergoing dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), those who frequently used DBT skills were less likely to self-harm and had lower dropout rates, indicating that skills practice is crucial for treatment success.

Higher self-efficacy was also linked to reduced self-harm, suggesting that building confidence in using DBT skills is important, while factors like therapeutic alliance and treatment credibility did not independently affect self-harm or dropout rates.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Skills use and common treatment processes in dialectical behaviour therapy for borderline personality disorder. Barnicot, K., Gonzalez, R., McCabe, R., et al.[2022]

In a pilot study involving six participants, the modified Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills System (DBT-SS) showed a decrease in challenging behaviors and an increase in overall functioning after 48 therapy sessions, indicating its potential effectiveness for individuals with cognitive difficulties.

Participants also experienced a reduction in hospital admissions, suggesting that DBT-SS may help improve emotional regulation and reduce the need for emergency care in this population.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Dialectical behavior therapy-skills system for cognitively challenged individuals with self-harm: a Swedish pilot study. Rosendahl-Santillo, A., Lantto, R., Nylander, L., et al.[2023]

A pilot study involving five Latinx participants indicated that online dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills groups significantly reduced emotional dysregulation, showing a large effect size compared to placebo sessions.

While depression symptoms improved with online DBT, anxiety levels did not show the same reduction, suggesting that while DBT is effective for emotional regulation, it may need adjustments to better address anxiety in this population.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Implementation of a brief online skills group of dialectical behaviour therapy for emotional dysregulation in Latinx: a withdrawal experimental single-case design. Muñoz-Martínez, AM., Gómez, Y., Naismith, I., et al.[2023]

References

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Broad strokes or fine points: Are dialectical behavior therapy modules associated with general or domain-specific changes? [2023]

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Skills use and common treatment processes in dialectical behaviour therapy for borderline personality disorder. [2022]

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A pilot study of 2 brief forms of dialectical behavior therapy skills training for emotion dysregulation in college students. [2014]

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Assertive Anger Mediates Effects of Dialectical Behaviour-informed Skills Training for Borderline Personality Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Trial. [2017]

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Group-based DBT skills training modules are linked to independent and additive improvements in emotion regulation in a heterogeneous outpatient sample. [2021]

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Radical Acceptance of Reality: Putting DBT®-A Skill Groups Online During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study. [2022]

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Randomized clinical trial of a brief, scalable intervention for mental health sequelae in college students during the COVID-19 pandemic. [2022]

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Dialectical behavior therapy-skills system for cognitively challenged individuals with self-harm: a Swedish pilot study. [2023]

9. United States pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Implementation of a brief online skills group of dialectical behaviour therapy for emotional dysregulation in Latinx: a withdrawal experimental single-case design. [2023]