CompletedNot Applicable

Emotion Regulation Training Via Telehealth During the COVID-19 Pandemic

United States134 participantsStarted 2020-05-01

Plain-language summary

This study is an open trial designed specifically to address the need for evidence-based treatment delivered via telehealth to individuals that are currently struggling with mental health issues during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the overarching goal of helping residents of New York adversely impacted by the pandemic to effectively manage their anxiety, stress, and depression during this unprecedented time in human history.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 18-65 years during the time of participation * Endorses distress and worry/rumination exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic * Access to a mobile device (e.g., smartphone, personal computer, laptop, tablet) connected to the Internet Exclusion Criteria: * Active suicidal intent * Current substance dependence disorder (within the past year) * Current or past psychotic disorder, Bipolar-I disorder, or dementia * Primary DSM-5 diagnosis of borderline or narcissistic personality disorder * Currently receiving any other form of psychosocial treatment

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Changes in Anxiety, Depression, and Distress: Mood and Anxiety Symptoms Questionnaire (MASQ)

Timeframe: Pre-Treatment, Post-Treatment (4-5 weeks after starting treatment), 3-Month Follow-Up, 9-Month Follow-Up, 2-Year Follow-Up

Changes in Anxiety, Depression, and Distress: Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS)

Timeframe: Pre-Treatment, Post-Treatment (4-5 weeks after starting treatment), 3-Month Follow-Up, 9-Month Follow-Up, 2-Year Follow-Up

Changes in Worry: Penn State Worry Questionnaire (PSWQ)

Timeframe: Pre-Treatment, Post-Treatment (4-5 weeks after starting treatment), 3-Month Follow-Up, 9-Month Follow-Up, 2-Year Follow-Up

Changes in Rumination: Rumination-Reflection Questionnaire (RRQ)

Timeframe: Pre-Treatment, Post-Treatment (4-5 weeks after starting treatment), 3-Month Follow-Up, 9-Month Follow-Up, 2-Year Follow-Up

Changes in Functional Impairment: Sheehan Disability Scale (SDS)

Timeframe: Pre-Treatment, Post-Treatment (4-5 weeks after starting treatment), 3-Month Follow-Up, 9-Month Follow-Up, 2-Year Follow-Up

Changes in Life Satisfaction: Brief Multidimensional Students' Life Satisfaction Scale (BMSLSS)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04615416

SponsorTeachers College, Columbia University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-06-01

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Changes in Anxiety, Depression, and Distress: Mood and Anxiety Symptoms Questionnaire (MASQ)

Timeframe: Pre-Treatment, Post-Treatment (4-5 weeks after starting treatment), 3-Month Follow-Up, 9-Month Follow-Up, 2-Year Follow-Up

Changes in Anxiety, Depression, and Distress: Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS)

Timeframe: Pre-Treatment, Post-Treatment (4-5 weeks after starting treatment), 3-Month Follow-Up, 9-Month Follow-Up, 2-Year Follow-Up

Changes in Worry: Penn State Worry Questionnaire (PSWQ)

Timeframe: Pre-Treatment, Post-Treatment (4-5 weeks after starting treatment), 3-Month Follow-Up, 9-Month Follow-Up, 2-Year Follow-Up

Changes in Rumination: Rumination-Reflection Questionnaire (RRQ)

Timeframe: Pre-Treatment, Post-Treatment (4-5 weeks after starting treatment), 3-Month Follow-Up, 9-Month Follow-Up, 2-Year Follow-Up

Changes in Functional Impairment: Sheehan Disability Scale (SDS)

Timeframe: Pre-Treatment, Post-Treatment (4-5 weeks after starting treatment), 3-Month Follow-Up, 9-Month Follow-Up, 2-Year Follow-Up

Changes in Life Satisfaction: Brief Multidimensional Students' Life Satisfaction Scale (BMSLSS)