Exploring how emotion regulation affects mental health in young people

The Relationship Between Emotion Regulation and Psychiatric Disorder in Youth - From a Psychosocial Developmental Aspect.

Observational Chang Gung Memorial Hospital · NCT06271954

This study looks at how managing emotions affects mental health in young people with conditions like depression and anxiety to see what strategies might help them feel better.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment200 (estimated)
Ages15 Years to 24 Years
SexAll
SponsorChang Gung Memorial Hospital Academic / other
Locations1 site (Keelung)
Trial IDNCT06271954 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study investigates the relationship between emotion regulation and various psychiatric disorders in youth, including major depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, ADHD, and adjustment disorder. It aims to understand how different emotion regulation strategies impact mental health outcomes in adolescents and young adults. Participants will complete questionnaires to assess their emotional responses and mental health status. The study is motivated by the rising prevalence of psychiatric disorders among youth and the need for effective prevention and intervention strategies.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include adolescents aged 15 to less than 18 years and young adults aged 18 to 24 years diagnosed with major depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, ADHD, or adjustment disorder.

Not a fit: Patients with organic brain injury, schizophrenia, or autism spectrum disorder may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved understanding and interventions for managing mental health issues in young people.

How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown a correlation between emotion regulation and mental health outcomes, suggesting that this approach has potential for success.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* The inclusion criteria for the control group are as follows: (1) Understanding the content of the questionnaire. (2) Healthy adolescents aged 15 to less than 18 years and healthy adults aged 18 to 24 years.

The inclusion criteria for the experimental group are:

1. Understanding the content of the questionnaire.
2. Adolescents aged 15 to less than 18 years and adults aged 18 to 24 years.
3. Diagnosed with major depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or adjustment disorder according to DSM-5.

Exclusion Criteria:

* The exclusion criteria for the experimental group are diagnoses of:

  1. organic brain injury
  2. schizophrenia
  3. autism spectrum disorder according to DSM-5.

Where this trial is running

Keelung

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Major Depressive DisorderAnxiety DisorderAttention Deficit Hyperactivity DisorderAdjustment Disorder
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.