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
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 390 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Ohio State University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Columbus, Ohio) |
| Trial ID | NCT05651295 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
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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
- Ohio State University — Columbus, Ohio, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Matthew W Southward, Ph.D. — Ohio State University
- Study coordinator: Matthew W Southward, Ph.D.
- Email: copingskillsstudy@gmail.com
- Phone: 614-247-0331
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.
Conditions: Emotional Regulation, Depression, Anxiety, Borderline Personality Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Eating Disorders, cognitive-behavior therapy