Testing if friends help adolescents better manage emotions

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This project aims to investigate whether adolescents can more effectively regulate their emotions with the assistance of a friend compared to doing it alone. The study involves participants completing a psychology experiment while undergoing functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to observe brain activity. Adolescents and adults will be shown upsetting images and will either receive support from a friend or manage their emotions independently. The research will compare the effectiveness of social versus cognitive emotion regulation strategies.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Adolescent participants must be 13-15 year of age
* Adult participants must be 20-25 years of age
* Proficient in English

Exclusion Criteria:

* Auditory, visual or cognitive impairment
* Any health conditions that are contraindicated for MRI

Where it's running

• University of California, Los Angeles
  Los Angeles, California, United States Recruiting

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.