Personalized emotion regulation skills training

A Precision Medicine Approach to Target Engagement for Emotion Regulation

NA · Ohio State University · NCT05651295

This study is testing if teaching people personalized ways to manage their emotions can help them feel less negative every day compared to using standard methods.

Quick facts

PhaseNA
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment390 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorOhio State University (other)
Locations1 site (Columbus, Ohio)
Trial IDNCT05651295 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study aims to evaluate whether teaching individuals personalized emotion regulation skills is more effective than standardized skills in reducing daily negative emotions. It will first assess the impact of these skills on emotional functioning and then use data to match participants with the most suitable training condition. The goal is to develop personalized, evidence-based interventions that can be scaled for broader use in treating emotional dysregulation.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals experiencing elevated emotion dysregulation.

Not a fit: Patients who are not proficient in English or lack access to a smartphone may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to more effective and tailored treatments for individuals struggling with emotional regulation issues.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in personalized approaches to emotion regulation, suggesting potential for success in this novel application.

Eligibility criteria

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Elevated emotion dysregulation

Exclusion Criteria:

* Lack of proficiency in English
* No access to smartphone
* Conditions requiring greater than outpatient care

Where this trial is running

Columbus, Ohio

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.

View on ClinicalTrials.gov →

Conditions: Emotional Regulation, Depression, Anxiety, Borderline Personality Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Eating Disorders, cognitive-behavior therapy

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 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.