Brief Interventions for Coping with Distress (NCT05779761)
A Randomized Controlled Trial of Brief Interventions for Coping with Distress
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
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.
Who can join: To join this study, participants generally need to meet the listed inclusion criteria (6 items) and avoid the listed exclusions (7 items).
Location: Teachers College, Columbia University — New York, New York
Age range: 18 Years to 65 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Online, Self-Directed Attention Skills Training with Coaching Support (BEHAVIORAL)
- Online, Self-Directed Attention & Reflective Thought Skills Training with Coaching Support (BEHAVIORAL)
- Online, Self-Directed Health & Wellness Education Training with Coaching Support (BEHAVIORAL)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistCheck every box below. If you can check all of them, you may meet the study's basic screening requirements (final eligibility is confirmed by the site team).
Usually NOT eligible if any of the following apply:
- Exclusion Criteria:
- 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
- Current students at Teachers College, Columbia University
- Individuals with cardiac conditions, diagnosed hyperhidrosis, and traumatic brain injuries or other neurological conditions (e.g., dementia, Parkinson's, epilepsy)
🔍 Extracted verbatim from the official NIH eligibility criteria. Always confirm with the study coordinator.
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Teachers College, Columbia University — New York, New York
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (212) 678-6609
Email: mennin@tc.columbia.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.