Skills Video Intervention for Emotion Regulation
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial explores how short animated videos can help Chinese and Chinese American college students better manage their emotions. The videos incorporate skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy, a type of cognitive-behavioral therapy that teaches acceptance and change strategies. Participants will be divided into groups to watch different sequences of these videos. Students who identify as Chinese or Chinese American, are interested in coping skills, and have a smartphone compatible with the research app are well-suited for this trial. As an unphased trial, this study provides a unique opportunity for students to enhance their emotional management skills through innovative methods.
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 prior data suggests that this skills video intervention is safe for emotion regulation?
Research has shown that Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, even when taught through videos, are generally safe. Studies have found that using these skills can improve emotional control and related areas. No major reports of harm or serious side effects have emerged from these video methods. This indicates that the treatment is well-tolerated and considered safe for use in studies like this one.1234
Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about this trial because it explores a novel approach to emotion regulation using video interventions based on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills. Unlike traditional in-person therapy sessions, this method offers flexibility and accessibility by delivering skills training through videos. The trial investigates two distinct sequences: one starts with acceptance-oriented skills followed by change-oriented skills, and the other reverses the order. This innovative approach could provide valuable insights into which sequence is more effective, potentially optimizing how DBT skills are taught and practiced.
What evidence suggests that this trial's treatments could be effective for emotion regulation?
Research has shown that Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills training can help people manage their emotions better. Studies have found that DBT can lower emotional distress and improve stress management. A small study found that DBT skills can reduce difficult behaviors. In this trial, participants will receive DBT skills training through videos. Some will receive acceptance-oriented skills followed by change-oriented skills, while others will receive change-oriented skills followed by acceptance-oriented skills. Additionally, using videos to teach DBT skills has proven effective in some cases, demonstrating that these skills can be learned through digital formats like animated videos. Overall, DBT skills training can effectively improve emotional control and reduce stress.13567
Who Is on the Research Team?
Qingqing Yin, M.S.
Principal Investigator
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
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
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Baseline Assessment
Participants complete a 20-min online baseline questionnaire
Intervention
Participants receive daily video-based Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills training for up to four weeks
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for emotion regulation and self-efficacy through daily assessments
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills video intervention
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Lead Sponsor