Plain-English translation of NCT05779761 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing whether online coping skills training can help people better manage difficult emotions like worry, anxiety, and depression. You would learn and practice specific techniques over six weeks—either focusing on attention skills, or a combination of attention and reflective thinking skills—to see if these approaches reduce emotional distress.
Many people struggle with persistent worry and self-criticism, but not everyone has access to ongoing therapy. This study is testing whether short, self-directed online training in coping skills can be an effective way to help people manage these kinds of emotional challenges.
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If you join, you'll complete an online screening to confirm you're eligible. Then you'll be randomly assigned to one of two groups and spend six weeks completing online modules—short videos and skill-building activities—from your computer or phone. You'll also have brief weekly check-in calls (5–10 minutes) with a skills coach to talk about your progress. Before and after the training, you'll complete some surveys and simple computer tasks to help researchers measure whether the skills training helped.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 11, 2026 · Not medical advice
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