Strengthening Emotional Regulation: a Group Intervention with Adolescents

Last updated: March 12, 2025
Sponsor: Lorena Wenger Amengual
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Emotional Processing

Treatment

Emotional Regulation Skills

Clinical Study ID

NCT06878521
FONDECYT INI 11230147
  • Ages 14-16
  • All Genders

Study Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to determine the initial efficacy of an emotional regulation skills training (ERST) intervention program in a group of adolescents presenting mild symptoms affecting their ability to regulate emotions. For this purpose, a sample of 1st and 2nd-year high school students (ages 14-16) will be recruited, and the intervention will be conducted on the educational institution's premises during school hours. The main questions it aims to answer are:

Does the ERST intervention reduce symptom levels in adolescents with mild emotional dysregulation? Does the ERST intervention improve emotional regulation skills in adolescents? Researchers will compare pre-intervention (T1) and post-intervention (T2) outcomes, as well as follow-up assessments at 3 months, to evaluate changes in symptom levels and emotional dysregulation. Additionally, a blinded teacher assessment will be conducted at T1 and T2 to evaluate symptom levels.

Participants will:

Attend the ERST intervention sessions during school hours. Complete self-report assessments at four time points (T1, T2, and 3-month follow-up).

Be evaluated by a blinded teacher at T1 and T2.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Adolescents in their first or second year of high school.

  • Must be currently enrolled in school.

  • They should be referred for emotional dysregulation issues and require mental healthsupport.

  • They must score above the 75th percentile on the total scale of the SDQ screeningtool

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Adolescents who are regularly receiving psychological treatment

Study Design

Total Participants: 128
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: Emotional Regulation Skills
Phase:
Study Start date:
July 12, 2024
Estimated Completion Date:
December 19, 2025

Connect with a study center

  • Universidad de La Frontera

    Temuco,
    Chile

    Active - Recruiting

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