Neurofeedback intervention for improving emotion regulation in adolescent girls and their mothers
Dyadic Neurofeedback for Development of Healthy Emotion Regulation in Youth
This study tests whether a new brain training program can help improve emotional skills in adolescent girls and their mothers by working together on discussions about feelings.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 210 (estimated) |
| Ages | 14 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Tulsa, Oklahoma) |
| Trial ID | NCT05472545 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effects of a real-time functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) dyadic neurofeedback protocol involving mothers and their adolescent daughters. The mothers will receive neurofeedback about their daughters' brain activity while they engage in discussions about emotions. The goal is to promote healthy emotion regulation in female adolescents who have a maternal history of adverse childhood experiences. The study will assess the impact of this intervention on the adolescents' emotional development and internalizing symptoms over time.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include biological female adolescents aged 14-17 with a maternal history of adverse childhood experiences, along with their mothers.
Not a fit: Patients with current or past psychiatric disorders or neurodevelopmental delays may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could enhance emotion regulation skills in adolescents, potentially reducing the risk of depression and other mental health issues.
How similar studies have performed: While there is emerging interest in neurofeedback for emotional regulation, this specific dyadic approach is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in similar studies.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: All participants inclusion criteria: * Biological female * Sufficient English fluency to complete tasks * Co-residing at least 4 days per week Inclusion criteria for adult participants: * Primary caregiver for more than 50% of child's lifespan * History of at least two adverse childhood experiences * Biological parent of adolescent participant Inclusion criteria for adolescents: * Eligible for fMRI * Body mass index between 16 and 40 (inclusive) * Age 14-17 years Exclusion Criteria: Exclusion criteria for adolescent participants: * Current or past psychiatric disorder * Neurodevelopmental delay * Medications influencing fMRI * Medical conditions influencing fMRI
Where this trial is running
Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Hardesty Center for Clinical Research and Neuroscience — Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Kara L Kerr, PhD — Oklahoma State University
- Study coordinator: Kara L Kerr, PhD
- Email: kara.kerr@okstate.edu
- Phone: 918-594-8242
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.