BEAM: Emotional intelligence program to improve mental well-being in 14–16-year-olds with emotional distress
Emotional Intelligence Intervention to Improve Mental Well-Being of Adolescents With Emotional Distress (BEAM): Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial
NA · Consorci Sanitari de Terrassa · NCT06713460
A nine-week, school-based emotional intelligence program will be tried to see if it improves mental well-being, resilience, and emotional skills in 14–16-year-olds who report emotional distress.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 104 (estimated) |
| Ages | 14 Years to 16 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Consorci Sanitari de Terrassa (other) |
| Locations | 2 sites (Terrassa, Barcelona and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06713460 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This randomized controlled trial will enroll adolescents aged 14–16 with emotional distress and randomly assign them to a nine-session, multicomponent emotional intelligence program or a control group. Sessions are delivered at school once weekly for 55 minutes and cover topics related to emotional recognition, regulation, and resilience. Outcomes are measured before the program, immediately after nine weeks, and again at 24 weeks using the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale (WEMWBS), the Trait Meta-Mood Scale (TMMS-24), and the Child and Youth Resilience Measure (CYRM-32). Randomization is done by an external researcher using a computer-generated sequence and participation requires signed consent from adolescents and a parent or guardian.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are 14–16-year-old students in 9th grade with elevated emotional distress on the WEMWBS who can attend nine in-person school sessions and whose adolescent and parent/legal guardian provide consent.
Not a fit: Those unlikely to benefit include adolescents with severe mental disorders (e.g., major depression, schizophrenia, autism spectrum disorder), physical conditions preventing session attendance, inability to understand the language, or without required consent.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could improve adolescents' mental well-being, emotional intelligence, and resilience, potentially reducing emotional distress and improving daily functioning at school.
How similar studies have performed: Prior school-based emotional intelligence and social–emotional learning programs have shown modest to moderate improvements in well-being and resilience, though effects vary and long-term benefits are less consistently demonstrated.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adolescents with emotional distress scores on the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well- being Scale. * Adolescents aged 14-16 ( in 9th Grade). * Informed consent form signed (by adolescents and their parent or legal guardian) Exclusion Criteria: * Physical illnesses that prevent attendance at scheduled sessions, severe mental disorders (such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, major depression, schizophrenia). * No comprehension of the language * Lack of consent from the adolescents or their parents or legal guardians
Where this trial is running
Terrassa, Barcelona and 1 other locations
- Consorci Sanitari de Terrassa — Terrassa, Barcelona, Spain (RECRUITING)
- Institut Can Roca — Terrassa, Barcelona, Spain (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Maria Llistosella, PhD — Primary Health Care, Consorci Sanitari de Terrassa
- Study coordinator: Mamen Carmona, PhD
- Email: mcarmona@cst.cat
- Phone: +34 93 731 00 07
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Emotional Distress, Mental Well-being, Emotional Intelligence, Adolescents