NCT05779761 Brief Interventions for Coping with Distress
| NCT ID | NCT05779761 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Teachers College, Columbia University |
| Condition | Distress, Emotional |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 180 participants |
| Start Date | 2023-05-12 |
| Primary Completion | 2025-12 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 180 participants in total. It began in 2023-05-12 with a primary completion date of 2025-12.
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Brief Summary
This study is being done to compare the effectiveness of three different skills trainings to cope with distress. These three trainings are: 1) an attention skills training, 2) an attention and reflective thought skills training, and 3) a health and wellness education training.
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 City * Access to a smartphone and the internet * 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 * Individuals currently receiving therapy or psychosocial treatment who do not plan to continue with the same treatment throughout the study period * Individuals taking psychotropic mediation that has not been stabilized for a period of at least 3 months * Current students at Teachers College, Columbia University * Individuals with cardiac conditions, diagnosed hyperhidrosis, and traumatic brain injuries or other neurological conditions (e.g., dementia, Parkinson's, epilepsy)
Contact & Investigator
Douglas S Mennin, PhD
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Teachers College, Columbia University
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT05779761 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 65 Years, studying Distress, Emotional. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT05779761 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT05779761 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at mennin@tc.columbia.edu for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT05779761 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at New York, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT05779761 clinical trial?
NCT05779761 is sponsored by Teachers College, Columbia University. The principal investigator is Douglas S Mennin, PhD at Teachers College, Columbia University. The trial plans to enroll 180 participants.