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Readiness and Progress in Emotion Regulation Therapy

Who can join

As published by the study on ClinicalTrials.gov. "Not stated" means the study hasn't said — ask the study team.

Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Sex
All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
Compensation
Not stated

Other requirements are listed under Eligibility below. Only the study team can confirm whether you can join.

What to expect

No one can promise a trial will help you personally — that is what the research is trying to find out.

What participation involves

  • Procedures mentioned: Questionnaires, Interviews

Only what the study's summary and detailed description on ClinicalTrials.gov say. Time periods may describe the whole study or a part of it — ask the study team what applies to you.

Show the study's own words
  • "Fill out an online pre-screening questionnaire and complete a structured clinical interview via Zoom Healthcare 2."
  • "Complete between 18-28 weekly questionnaires online via Qualtrics (two before starting treatment, 12-22 during each week of treatment, and 4 after ending treatment)."
Compensation
Not stated
  • Study-related exams and procedures are typically provided at no cost. This is how many trials work in general — confirm the details for this study with the study team.
  • Participants are monitored closely by the research team throughout the study.
  • Some participants may receive access to an investigational treatment, which is still being studied.
  • Your participation helps researchers learn whether this approach could help future patients.

About this study

In plain language

This study looks at changes before, during, and after 6 parts of Emotion Regulation Therapy (ERT), a therapy focused on managing emotions. Therapy takes place by video. It is for adults in New York State with high levels of worry, repeated negative thoughts, or harsh thoughts about themselves.

This study is an open trial designed to examine individual changes that occur before, during, and after 6 modules of Emotion Regulation Therapy (ERT) delivered via telehealth for individuals in New York State who are experiencing elevated worry, rumination, or self-criticism.

Compensation is read from the study's own description and may be missing — always confirm with the study team.

Eligibility

Who can join

  • Are 18 to 65 years old.
  • Are fluent in English and able to agree to take part.
  • Currently live in New York State.
  • Have a device with internet access that can make video calls.
  • Report high levels of worry, repeated negative thoughts, or harsh thoughts about yourself.
  • Currently meet the DSM-5 rules used by clinicians for at least one mental health condition.

Who can't join

  • Currently have thoughts of suicide or intend to act on them.
  • Have substance dependence (dependence on drugs or alcohol), schizophrenia, or bipolar I disorder.
  • Have borderline or narcissistic personality disorder as your main diagnosis. These conditions affect how you view yourself and relate to others.
  • Currently receive therapy or another type of treatment focused on thoughts, feelings, behavior, or social needs.
  • Take medicine for mental health that has not been stable for at least 3 months.
  • Are currently a student at Teachers College, Columbia University.

Simplified for readability. The official criteria below are what the study team uses.

Official eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Between the ages of 18 and 65 * Fluent in English (and therefore able to provide consent) * Currently living in New York State * Access to at least one device with internet and video-conferencing capabilities * High self-reported worry, rumination, and/or self-criticism * Meet Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders - Fifth Edition (DSM-5) criteria for at least one, current psychological disorder Exclusion Criteria: * Active suicidal ideation or intent * Substance dependence disorder, schizophrenia, bipolar-I disorder, or a primary DSM-5 diagnosis of borderline or narcissistic personality disorder * Currently in therapy or receiving any type of psychosocial treatment * Individuals taking psychotropic mediation that has not been stabilized for a period of at least 3 months * Current students at Teachers College, Columbia University

Study sites (1)

NY