Brain Training to Improve Mood and Emotion Control

Plain-English translation of NCT07920302 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated November 2026 · Translation generated November 2026 · 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.

What is this trial?

This study is testing whether a specialized brain training program focused on emotions can help people with depression or bipolar disorder (and their close relatives) manage their moods better and improve how their brain processes emotions. Researchers will compare this new training program to standard care to see if it makes a real difference in people's emotional regulation and quality of life.

People with mood disorders often struggle with emotion regulation—understanding and managing their feelings—even when their symptoms are stable. This trial is testing whether targeted training can strengthen these emotional control skills and potentially help prevent mood episodes from returning.

Do you qualify?

You likely qualify if…

you are aged 18–60 years
you have been diagnosed with major depression or bipolar disorder that is currently stable or improving
you experience difficulties managing or regulating your emotions (based on a standardized assessment)
you are fluent in Danish
you are either a patient with mood disorder or an unaffected first-degree relative of someone with a mood disorder

You likely don't qualify if…

you have a diagnosis of schizophrenia or autism spectrum disorder
you have a neurological disorder
you have a history of substance abuse or heavy alcohol use
you have had severe head trauma in the past
you are pregnant, claustrophobic, have a pacemaker, or cannot undergo an MRI scan

What participation looks like

You would visit the research clinic at baseline for brain scans (MRI) and detailed testing of your emotions, memory, and thinking skills, along with questionnaires about your mood and daily functioning. Then you would be randomly assigned to either receive the specialized brain training program or continue with your usual care for a set period. Throughout the study, researchers will track changes in your brain activity and emotional regulation abilities using follow-up assessments and brain imaging.

AI-generated summary from trial data · Nov 9, 2026 · Not medical advice

Brain Training to Improve Mood and Emotion Control

What is this trial?

Do you qualify?

What participation looks like

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