RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06725186

Regulating Emotions Like An eXpert Among Adolescents With ADHD

Improving Emotion Dysregulation and Interpersonal Conflict Among Families of Adolescents With ADHD

Sponsor

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Enrollment

60 participants

Start Date

Jan 15, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

RELAX Telehealth Intervention Psychoeducational Waitlist Control EMI Smartphone App Pilot

Summary

This study consists of a randomized controlled trial assessing the acceptability, feasibility, and efficacy of the RELAX (Regulating Emotions Like An eXpert) Intervention. Following randomization, 30 families will receive the RELAX intervention and 30 families will receive psychoeducational materials as part of a control condition. Additionally, 10 families from the RELAX condition will participate in a pilot study and focus groups to give feedback on developed smartphone apps to support skill use during and following completion of RELAX.

Eligibility

Min Age: 11 YearsMax Age: 16 Years

Plain Language Summary

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This clinical trial is studying a behavioral approach called Psychoeducational Materials and a behavioral approach called RELAX for people with emi smartphone app pilot, psychoeducational waitlist control, and other related conditions. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 11 Years to 16 Years.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALRELAX

The RELAX intervention is a social-emotional intervention consisting of 8 weekly, 1.5 hr sessions and a booster session 1 month and 6 months after the completion of RELAX. During the first 60 minutes of RELAX sessions, parents and adolescents meet separately; during the last 30 minutes combined parent-adolescent discussion and problem-solving activities take place. RELAX is structured such that parents learn emotion regulation/coping skills the week prior to them being taught to the adolescents. Group sessions will involve both didactics and discussion of topics including psychoeducation, basic cognitive/behavioral principles, emotional awareness, emotion regulation strategies, parent emotion socialization practices, coping skills, conflict management strategies, and communication skills.

BEHAVIORALPsychoeducational Materials

Infographics with information on emotion regulation development, emotion regulation strategies, and strategies for managing interpersonal conflict, including when different strategies are more or less effective will be provided to participants via email.

Locations(1)

Child Study Center

Blacksburg, Virginia, United States

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