Online emotion-regulation treatment for youth mental health
Primary Care Online Emotion-regulation Treatment (POET)
This study is testing an online program to help teenagers aged 12-17 manage their emotions better and see if it can improve their mental health.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 388 (estimated) |
| Ages | 12 Years to 17 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Karolinska Institutet Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Stockholm) |
| Trial ID | NCT06067165 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the Primary care Online Emotion-regulation Treatment (POET) for adolescents aged 12-17 who are seeking help for mental health issues. It employs a randomized controlled trial design, comparing POET with an active comparator, and includes therapist support through a blended format of online modules and video sessions. The study will assess whether improvements in emotion regulation can lead to reductions in mental health problems and will also evaluate the cost-effectiveness of the intervention. Additionally, long-term outcomes will be tracked using registry data for up to 10 years post-treatment.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adolescents aged 12-17 who are actively seeking treatment for mental health problems.
Not a fit: Patients with severe psychiatric issues requiring more intensive treatment or those at elevated risk of suicide may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could provide a scalable and effective solution for youth struggling with various mental health issues.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using digital interventions for mental health, but this specific approach is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 12 - 17 years * Seeking care for mental health problems * At least one guardian interested in participating in the parent program * Deemed capable of making decisions Exclusion Criteria: * Psychiatric problems that require more extensive treatment. * Low global functioning (under 41 points on clinician rated C-GAS or functioning that requires more extensive treatment). * Elevated suicide risk * Insufficient Swedish comprehension. * Life circumstances that complicate or make treatment impossible (eg severe deficits in parental care, domestic violence). * Change in psychopharmacological medication in the last 2 months. * Ongoing psychological treatment
Where this trial is running
Stockholm
- Karolinska Institutet — Stockholm, Sweden (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Johan Bjureberg — Karolinska Institutet
- Study coordinator: Johan Bjureberg, PhD
- Email: johan.bjureberg@ki.se
- Phone: +460852480000
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.