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Brief Interventions for Coping with Distress

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A Randomized Controlled Trial of Brief Interventions for Coping with Distress

Who can join

Ages 18 to 65 · All sexes

Full eligibility criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* 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
* High self-reported worry, rumination, and/or self-criticism
* Meet Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders - Fifth Edition (DSM-5) criteria for at least one, current psychological disorder

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)

About the study

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.

What is being tested

Sponsor: Teachers College, Columbia University · Participants: 180 · Started: May 12, 2023

Contact the study team

Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT05779761

Locations in the U.S.

New YorkTeachers College, Columbia University, New York

Conditions

From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.