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Online Skills Training for Emotional Distress
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Led By Douglas S Mennin, PhD
Research Sponsored by Teachers College, Columbia University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up pre-training, post-training (6 weeks after starting the training), and 3-month follow-up
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Study Summary
This trial compares 3 different skills trainings to help manage stress. Attention, reflective thought and health/wellness are all tested.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults aged 18-65 in New York City who are fluent in English and experiencing high levels of worry, rumination, or self-criticism. Participants must have a psychological disorder as per DSM-5 criteria and access to a smartphone with internet. It's not for those currently receiving other treatments, college students at Teachers College, on unstable psychotropic meds, with suicidal thoughts, certain medical conditions or severe psychiatric disorders.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study compares three online skills trainings aimed at coping with distress: one focuses on attention skills; another combines attention with reflective thought; the third offers health and wellness education. Each participant receives coaching support throughout the training process.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since these interventions involve non-pharmaceutical skills training programs delivered online with coaching support, they may include minimal side effects such as discomfort from confronting personal issues or temporary increases in distress.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ pre-training, post-training (6 weeks after starting the training), and 3-month follow-up
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~pre-training, post-training (6 weeks after starting the training), and 3-month follow-up
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Change in Behavioral Dysregulation: Behavioral Dysregulation Scale (BDRS)
Changes in Ability to Distancing From Emotional Experience: Experiences Questionnaire (EQ)
Changes in Ability to Regulate Attention in Emotional Contexts: Emotional Attentional Control Scale (eACS)
+4 moreSecondary outcome measures
Changes in Functional Impairment: Sheehan Disability Scale (SDS)
Changes in Life Satisfaction: Brief Multidimensional Students' Life Satisfaction Scale (BMSLSS)
Changes in Mood and Anxiety Symptoms: Mood and Anxiety Symptoms Questionnaire (MASQ-90)
+5 moreTrial Design
3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Health and Wellness Education TrainingExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants assigned to Health and Wellness Education Training will receive 6-weeks of self-directed, online skills training on stress-reduction psychoeducation. Six weekly modules will include 10-15 minutes of narrated videos, as well as suggestions for activities and skills practices between modules. Participants will also schedule weekly, 5-10 minute calls with an assigned skills training coach to discuss the participant's experience with the skills training.
Group II: Attention and Reflective Thought Skills TrainingExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants assigned to Attention and Reflective Thought Skills Training will receive 6-weeks of self-directed, online skills training on attention and metacognitive regulation skills for coping with distress. Six weekly modules will include 10-15 minutes of narrated videos, as well as suggestions for activities and skills practices between modules. Participants will also schedule weekly, 5-10 minute calls with an assigned skills training coach to discuss the participant's experience with the skills training.
Group III: Attention Skills TrainingExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants assigned to Attention Skills Training will receive 6-weeks of self-directed, online skills training on attention regulation skills for coping with distress. Six weekly modules will include 10-15 minutes of narrated videos, as well as suggestions for activities and skills practices between modules. Participants will also schedule weekly, 5-10 minute calls with an assigned skills training coach to discuss the participant's experience with the skills training.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Teachers College, Columbia UniversityLead Sponsor
24 Previous Clinical Trials
5,677 Total Patients Enrolled
4 Trials studying Depression
1,422 Patients Enrolled for Depression
Douglas S Mennin, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorTeachers College, Columbia University
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- My mental health medication has been stable for less than 3 months.I am not planning to continue my current therapy or counseling during the study.You present symptoms of a psychological disorder as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition.I have a heart condition, excessive sweating, or a brain/neurological disorder.I am between 18 and 65 years old.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Attention Skills Training
- Group 2: Attention and Reflective Thought Skills Training
- Group 3: Health and Wellness Education Training
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Which groups of people are eligible to take part in this trial?
"To be qualified for inclusion in this trial, a patient must have experienced emotional distress and fall between 18-65 years old. A total of 180 individuals are needed to complete the study."
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Are participants under 30 years of age eligible for this experiment?
"The participation rules stipulate that the minimum age for enrolling in this medical trial is 18 and the elderly limit is 65."
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Are participants currently being sought for this clinical experiment?
"This clinical trial, which was initially published on March 1st 2023 and last revised on the 9th of March 2023 is no longer recruiting patients. However, there are 1406 alternative medical studies actively searching for participants at this time."
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Who else is applying?
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Did not meet criteria
Met criteria
What site did they apply to?
Teachers College, Columbia University
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