New study aims to help people with intellectual disability manage emotions better
NCT ID NCT06894264
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how people with mild intellectual disability process emotions compared to those with autism and typically developing individuals. It also tests a special therapy program to help them regulate emotions. 40 people with intellectual disability will take part in the therapy part, which includes 24 sessions over 24 weeks. The goal is to improve emotional well-being and reduce the need for medication.
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 40 people
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- Expected to start
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Aug 2026
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Dec 2028
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 to 45 years
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Clinically diagnosed with mild ID based on DSM-5 criteria, corresponding to a general IQ between 52-70. * Can read and communicate in Swedish. Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of severe sensory impairments (e.g., blindness, deafness) * Current psychosis or affective disorder; significant neurologic disorders (e.g., epilepsy) or degenerative disorder (e.g.., dementia, Parkinson's disease) * Ongoing substance abuse * Specific medication that enhance cognitive performance (central stimulants) or psychotropic medication that could affect task performance (anti-epileptic medication) * Emotion regulation therapy or corresponding psychotherapy last 12 months.
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