EMOTION REGULATION

This study tests an interactive education program called iTRAC-HERO for 7th graders aged 12-14. The program teaches emotion regulation skills to help teens make safer sexual decisions and reduce risky behaviors. Researchers will measure changes in sexual self-efficacy and HIV pre…

This study tests whether a one-week smartphone training program can help unpaid caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease better manage their emotions. Participants will be randomly assigned to learn one of two emotion-regulation techniques (distancing or reinterpretation) or…

This study tests whether the JoyPop app can help Indigenous youth aged 18-25 in Northwestern Ontario manage emotions, depression, and anxiety while they wait for mental health services. Participants will use the app at least twice daily and be compared to those receiving usual ca…

This trial tests whether the JoyPop app can help 12-17 year olds in Canada better manage their emotions and reduce anxiety, depression, and stress while they wait for mental health services. About 110 youth on waitlists will either use the app twice daily plus usual care, or just…

This study tests a short, 3-session program called MERA (Manage Emotions to Reduce Aggression) for veterans with PTSD who struggle with impulsive aggression. The program teaches skills to manage emotions using cognitive-behavioral and acceptance-based techniques. Researchers will…

This study tests whether a mobile app called JoyPop can help 18-25 year olds better manage emotions, anxiety, depression, and stress while they wait for mental health services. About 110 participants from Northwestern Ontario will either use the app or receive usual care. The goa…

This study tests whether an 8-session group therapy program, adapted for Turkish culture, can help university students manage their emotions better. About 40 students from Bogazici University will take part. The program is based on Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and aims to …

This study looks at whether adding a therapy dog to a group behavioral program helps children with autism manage their emotions better. About 240 children with autism who have trouble controlling emotions will take part. The program teaches emotion regulation skills, and some chi…

This study tests whether teaching emotion regulation skills can help families who live apart (one parent in Hong Kong, the other in Shenzhen) build resilience and reduce conflict. About 450 parent-child pairs will either receive training in skills like mindfulness and cognitive r…

This study tests a new teaching method for nursing students that combines AI-powered communication simulations with real-life stories from people (a 'human library'). The goal is to see if this approach improves students' communication skills, empathy, and ability to manage their…

This study looks at how using tablets in the evening affects children's sleep, thinking skills, and emotions. Researchers will have 220 children aged 8 to 11 use tablets with different light and content before bed. The goal is to understand whether the light from the screen or th…

This study looks at how a mother's emotions and history of suicidal behavior might influence her child's risk of suicidal thoughts or actions. About 150 mother-child pairs (children aged 9-11) will be randomly assigned to either a 6-month DBT skills training program or standard c…

This study looks at whether giving prebiotics (a type of fiber) to 3-5 year olds who don't eat enough fiber can improve their thinking, emotions, sleep, and gut health. About 106 children will take a prebiotic or a placebo daily for several weeks. Parents will report on their chi…

This study looks at how having social support (like a romantic partner) changes how alert and stressed we feel when facing possible threats. Researchers will use eye tracking to measure vigilance and arousal in 45 adults in stable relationships. The goal is to understand how past…

This study is testing a program called Get Better Together, designed to help military couples work as a team through life's challenges. About 1,000 couples will be randomly assigned to attend a weekend retreat or continue as usual. Researchers will track changes in mental health,…

This study aims to understand which emotion regulation strategies work best for military personnel experiencing suicidal thoughts. Researchers will track 334 service members in real time using smartphone surveys to see how strategies like distraction, social support, or thinking …

This study looks at whether teaching mindfulness and compassion in the classroom can improve children's attention, emotional control, and social skills. About 500 students in grades 3-7 will take part. They will be tested before and after the programs using games and questionnair…

This study tests whether a single session of brain stimulation (rTMS) combined with emotion regulation training can help people with mood, anxiety, or impulse disorders better control their emotions. 240 adults aged 18-55 with high emotional distress will be randomly assigned to …