Web-based training for improving emotion regulation skills
Efficacy of a Web-Based Emotion Regulation Training in a Transdiagnostic Sample: A Randomized Controlled Trial
NA · Heidelberg University · NCT06183333
This study is testing a web-based program that teaches people with mental health issues and healthy individuals how to better manage their emotions to see if it helps them feel better.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 250 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Heidelberg University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg) |
| Trial ID | NCT06183333 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This randomized controlled trial evaluates the effectiveness of a web-based emotion regulation program for individuals with various mental health conditions, including anxiety disorders, depression, eating disorders, and borderline personality disorder, as well as healthy controls. Participants will be randomly assigned to either receive the intervention or be placed on a waitlist for eight weeks before accessing the program. The intervention utilizes cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques and includes exercises and psychoeducation delivered through videos and audio files. Outcomes will be assessed at four and eight weeks post-baseline to measure improvements in emotion regulation, well-being, and related symptoms.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 and older with anxiety disorders, depression, eating disorders, borderline personality disorder, or those without current psychiatric diagnoses who are fluent in German.
Not a fit: Patients experiencing acute suicidality, severe substance use disorders, or severe depressive episodes may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could provide patients with accessible tools to improve their emotion regulation skills, potentially alleviating symptoms of various mental health disorders.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using web-based interventions for emotion regulation, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Sufficient German language skills (C1) * Permanent internet access during the study period * ≥ 18 years of age Exclusion Criteria: * Acute suicidality * Current severe substance use disorder * Current severe depressive episode * Lifetime bipolar disorder * Lifetime psychotic disorders * Body Mass Index (BMI) below 18.5
Where this trial is running
Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg
- Heidelberg University — Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Steffen Hartmann — Department of Psychology, Heidelberg University
- Study coordinator: Steffen Hartmann
- Email: steffen.hartmann@psychologie.uni-heidelberg.de
- Phone: +496221 / 54 7295
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: Emotion Regulation, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Eating Disorders, Borderline Personality Disorder, Internet-Based Intervention, Web-Based Training