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Regulating Emotions Like An eXpert Among Adolescents With ADHD
Sponsor: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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
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.
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