A Pilot Study to Examine the Efficacy of Internet-Delivered Skills Training in Affective and Interpersonal Regulation (i-STAIR) for Individuals With Adverse Childhood Experiences and Subsyndromal Depression
Recruiting · NCT07118072 · Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment) · Lead sponsor: Institute of Mental Health, Singapore
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What this trial is about
The present study aims to pilot internet-delivered Skills Training in Affective and Interpersonal Regulation (i-STAIR) as a transdiagnostic emotion dysregulation intervention to prevent progression to depression in individuals with adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and subsyndromal depression. The aims of the study are: (i) to examine the effectiveness of i-STAIR on emotion dysregulation, interpersonal skills, depressive and PTSD symptoms at post-intervention i.e. on completion of the intervention (8 weeks); (ii) to examine if gains were maintained at 3 month post- intervention follow-up.
Who can take part
Inclusion criteria
- Exposed to mild, moderate or severe adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)
- Screened positive for subsyndromal depression
- Singapore citizens or permanent residents (PRs)
- Aged 21 years to 65 years
- Able to speak and understand English
- Willing and able to undergo intervention and assessment online
Exclusion criteria
- Currently diagnosed with any mental disorder diagnoses;
- Experience cognitive impairment as determined by attending physician
- Have received or currently receiving dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) due to similarities with i-STAIR
- Female participants who are pregnant
Where it is running
1 location listed.
- Institute of Mental Health - Singapore, Singapore