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NCT06725186
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Regulating Emotions Like An eXpert Among Adolescents With ADHD

Sponsor: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

View on ClinicalTrials.gov

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.

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

Key Details

Gender

All

Age Range

11 Years - 16 Years

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Enrollment

60

Start Date

2025-01-15

Completion Date

2028-12

Last Updated

2026-03-30

Healthy Volunteers

No

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

RELAX

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.

BEHAVIORAL

Psychoeducational 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