Implementing an online emotion regulation program for traumatic brain injury
Community-based Implementation of an Emotion Regulation Intervention for Individuals With Traumatic Brain Injury
This study tests which training method helps clinicians better deliver an online program to help people with traumatic brain injury manage their emotions.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (New York, New York) |
| Trial ID | NCT05933629 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This trial evaluates the effectiveness of an online emotion regulation intervention for individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI) by comparing two training strategies for clinicians: Standard Training and Extended Training. The study aims to determine which training method better equips clinicians to deliver the Online EmReg intervention effectively. It employs a randomized design to assess both the implementation strategy and the clinical outcomes for patients receiving treatment. Clinician-administered assessments will measure patient improvements in emotion regulation.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are licensed mental health professionals with experience in cognitive-behavioral therapy and working with TBI patients.
Not a fit: Patients who do not speak English or are unwilling to conduct group treatment via telehealth may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the emotional well-being of patients with traumatic brain injury by improving their emotion regulation skills.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using online interventions for emotion regulation, suggesting that this approach may be effective.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Licensed psychologist, social worker, or mental health counselor. * Training and experience in CBT, the framework for EmReg. * Experience working with people with TBI. * Experience providing group treatment. * A computer and internet to conduct group treatment via telehealth. * Actively treating ≥3 patients with TBI who are appropriate for EmReg (have emotion regulation difficulties based on clinician assessment). * Amenable to study tasks (e.g., completion of training, consultation, performance based role-play, data collection). * Not previously trained in EmReg. * Proficient in English. Exclusion Criteria: * Not willing to conduct group treatment via telehealth. * Non-English speaking.
Where this trial is running
New York, New York
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai — New York, New York, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Maria Kajankova, PhD — Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- Study coordinator: Emily Blunt, BA
- Email: emily.blunt@mountsinai.org
- Phone: 212-241-0818
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.