Brief Interventions for Coping with Distress
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-65
SponsorTeachers College, Columbia University
About this trial
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
Qualifiers
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
Disqualifiers
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
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Online, Self-Directed Attention Skills Training with Coaching Support
- Online, Self-Directed Attention & Reflective Thought Skills Training with Coaching Support
- Online, Self-Directed Health & Wellness Education Training with Coaching Support
Treatment groups
180 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov