eMotion for Emotional Well-being
Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Travel: May Be Covered
Time Reimbursement: Varies
Trial Phase: Academic
Recruiting
Sponsor: Indiana University
Disqualifiers: Non-English speakers, Palliative care, Legally blind
No Placebo Group
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
The eMotion intervention, developed by the PI, provides training on multiple emotion regulation skills based on leading theories and evidence-based emotion regulation interventions. After initial pilot testing of eMotion, the investigators revised the intervention to make it more relevant to women from diverse backgrounds, as these women are disproportionately impacted by social determinants of health that complicate their recovery. It is important to revise the intervention to be acceptable to women from diverse backgrounds and to address their unique needs. The investigators want to explore if women from diverse backgrounds find the revised intervention relevant, meaningful, and easy to understand and apply to their lives. Their feedback will help investigators further revise the intervention to make it acceptable for this population.
Do I need to stop my current medications for the trial?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
How does the eMotion treatment differ from other treatments for emotional well-being?
The eMotion treatment is unique because it focuses on enhancing emotion differentiation, which is the ability to precisely identify and distinguish emotions. This approach is linked to improved emotional well-being by reducing negative emotional intensity and promoting the belief that emotions can change, which is not typically emphasized in other treatments.12345
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for women living independently with mild symptoms of depression or anxiety, as measured by specific questionnaires. They must have experienced their first major cardiac event. The study aims to help those particularly affected by social factors that influence health recovery.Inclusion Criteria
I have had a major heart event for the first time.
I live on my own.
I have mild depression or anxiety based on PHQ-8 or GAD-7 scores.
Trial Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
2-4 weeks
Treatment
Participants engage in a 10-week eMotion intervention focusing on emotion regulation skills with weekly lessons and virtual meetings
10 weeks
10 virtual meetings
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in distress and physical activity over a three-month period
3 months
Treatment Details
Interventions
- eMotion (Behavioral Intervention)
Trial OverviewThe eMotion intervention is being tested for its relevance and effectiveness in helping women from diverse backgrounds manage emotions after a cardiovascular event. It's based on evidence-based emotion regulation skills tailored to meet unique needs.
Participant Groups
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: eMotion InterventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
This is a single-group study assessing participation satisfaction with the 10-week eMotion intervention. The eMotion intervention is based on feasibility testing of the successful in-person program with critical refinement to improve accessibility. eMotion has undergone subsequent content validity testing with intervention development, self-management, cardiovascular health, and health information technology delivery experts. eMotion teaches a carefully selected repertoire of emotion regulation strategies well suited for adults following a first cardiac event.
Find a Clinic Near You
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Eskenazi HospitalIndianapolis, IN
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Indiana UniversityLead Sponsor
References
Emotion differentiation and its relation with emotional well-being in adolescents. [2019]Emotion differentiation (ED) refers to the precision with which people can identify and distinguish their emotions and has been associated with well-being in adults. This study investigated ED and its relation with emotional well-being (i.e. depressive symptoms, positivity and negativity intensity and propensity, implicit theories of emotions) in adolescents. We used an experience sampling method with 72 participants (Mage = 14.00, 71% girls) to assess adolescents' positive and negative emotions at different time points over the course of two weekends and a baseline questionnaire to assess emotional well-being. Differentiating negative emotions was related to less negativity intensity and propensity, and to the belief that emotions are malleable. Differentiating positive emotions was not related to any of the assessed well-being variables. Together, these results suggest that a detailed awareness of one's negative emotional states is an important dimension of well-being, also in adolescence.
The Influence of Daily Events on Emotion Regulation and Well-Being in Daily Life. [2022]We examined within-person relationships among daily events, emotion regulation strategies, and well-being in daily life. Each day for 2 to 3 weeks, participants in two studies (total N = 445) reported the extent to which they reappraised and suppressed their positive and negative emotions, the types of events they experienced, and their well-being. Using multilevel modeling, we found that the extent to which people reappraised positive and negative emotions and suppressed negative emotions was positively related to the number/importance of daily positive events, whereas the suppression of positive emotions was negatively related. Furthermore, the positive relationships between well-being and reappraisal of positive and negative emotions and the suppression of negative emotions were stronger as the number of negative events increased. These results demonstrate that most emotion regulation strategies are employed when the day is going well but are most beneficial for people's well-being when the day is not going well.
Higher well-being is related to reduced affective reactivity to positive events in daily life. [2020]Within the study of emotions, researchers have increasingly stressed the importance of studying individual differences in emotion dynamics and emotional responding and the way these relate to more stable differences in well-being. However, there is no clear picture regarding affective reactivity to positive events and how different emotional reactions relate to differences in well-being, particularly higher levels of well-being. Theoretical work and empirical findings from different lines of research (e.g., clinical studies, aging literature, positive and personality psychology) support either of 2 predictions: Higher well-being is related to an enhanced or reduced affective reactivity to positive events in daily life. Testing these opposing predictions, we examined global well-being and affective reactivity to daily positive events in 6 studies using the experience-sampling or daily diary method (Ns = 70, 66, 95, 200, 76, and 101). Global well-being was measured with various indicators and a well-being composite score. Across the majority of studies, we found that higher global well-being was associated with reduced affective reactivity to positive events in daily life, as shown by smaller decreases in momentary negative affect. In 3 of the 6 studies, higher well-being composite scores were also associated with smaller increases in momentary positive affect. These findings seem to suggest that people with higher global well-being profit less from the joy of a positive event they experience in daily life. Instead, for people with lower well-being, positive events might be a meaningful way to brighten one's momentary mood. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2020 APA, all rights reserved).
Emotional states and physical health. [2022]Positive emotional states may promote healthy perceptions, beliefs, and physical well-being itself. To explore potential mechanisms linking pleasant feelings and good health, the authors consider several lines of research, including (a) direct effects of positive affect on physiology, especially the immune system, (b) the information value of emotional experiences, (c) the psychological resources engendered by positive feeling states, (d) the ways in which mood can motivate health-relevant behaviors, and (e) the elicitation of social support. As anticipated by the Greek physician Hippocrates, positive emotions and healthy outcomes may be linked through multiple pathways.
Understanding and Taking Stock of Positive Emotion Disturbance. [2023]The prevailing view on positive emotions is that they correlate with and confer psychological health benefits for the individual, including improved social, physical and cognitive functioning. Yet an emerging wave of scientific work suggests that positive emotions are also related to a range of suboptimal psychological health outcomes, especially when the intensity, duration, or context do not optimize the individual's goals or meet current environmental demands. This paper provides an overview of the 'other side' of positive emotion, by describing and reviewing evidence supporting the emerging field of Positive Emotion Disturbance (PED). We review relevant emotion processes and key themes of PED and apply this framework to example emotional disorders, and discuss implications for psychological change and future research agendas.