Emotion Regulation Skills Training for Individuals With MS and Their S
Reducing Depression and Anxiety in Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Their Support Partners: An Emotion Regulation Skills Training Intervention
What it found
We found no results in the registry or in papers.
This trial finished 5 years ago. We found no results in the registry or in any paper that cites it.
What was tested
Treatment tested
- PERSIST
Compared with
- Facilitated Peer Support
What it measured
Main measures
Change in Depression Subscale score of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS-D)
Baseline, 13 and 26 weeks
Mood and sleepChange in Anxiety Subscale score of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS-A)
Baseline, 13 and 26 weeks
Mood and sleep
Other measures (4)
Change in Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS-16) score
Baseline, 13 and 26 weeks
Change in Problem Solving Inventory (PSI) score
Baseline, 13 and 26 weeks
Change in RAND 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) score
Baseline, 13 weeks, and 26 weeks
Quality of life (reported by participants)Change in Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI) score
Baseline, 13 weeks, and 26 weeks
Who could take part
MS (type not specified) · 18 and over
Show the full criteria
Inclusion criteria
* at least 18 years old * able to speak/read in English * able to commit to attending at least 9 of the 12 weekly group sessions * individuals with MS must be relapse/exacerbation-free for at least 1 month * support partners must score at least 8 on the HADS-D or HADS-A * individuals with MS must score a least 11 on the HADS-D or HADS-A
Exclusion criteria
* under 18 years old * unable to speak/read in English * unable to commit to attending at least 9 of the 12 weekly group sessions * MS relapse within 1 month
As registered. Criteria can change, so ask the trial team or your neurologist.
About this trial
In the sponsor's words
This pilot randomized controlled trial investigates a novel, group-based emotion regulation skills training intervention for reducing anxious and depressive symptomatology and improving emotion regulation and problem solving in individuals with MS and the individual's support partners. Participants will be randomized (1:1) to the intervention ("Partnered Emotion Regulation Skills Intervention and Supportive Teaching [PERSIST]") or to the active control (Facilitated Peer Support).
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History
Started
Jan 2020
Main results due
Mar 2021
Finished
Mar 2021