Teens learn to tame emotions in school group trial

NCT ID NCT06878521

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Lorena Wenger Amengual Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This completed trial tested an 8-week group program to help teenagers aged 14-16 with mild emotional regulation issues. The program, based on Dialectical Behavior Therapy, was held at school during school hours. Researchers measured changes in emotional control, anxiety, and depression symptoms before and after the program, and again three months later.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Emotional regulation skills training (group therapy based on Dialectical Behavior Therapy)
What this could lead to: If effective, this program could offer schools a simple, low-cost way to help teens manage emotions and reduce mild anxiety or depression symptoms.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 69 participants and no blinding. Results may not apply to all teens, and long-term benefits are unknown.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Emotional Regulation

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

EMOTIONAL REGULATION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Universidad de La Frontera

Temuco, Chile

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