Status:
COMPLETED
Neural Mechanisms of Enhancing Emotion Regulation in Bereaved Spouses
Lead Sponsor:
Bryan Denny
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Conditions:
Affect
Bereavement
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study investigates the underlying mechanisms of a novel emotion regulation intervention among recently bereaved spouses. More specifically, this study examines how thinking about an emotional sti...
Detailed Description
The objective of this study is to use an experimental medicine approach to evaluate the basic psychological, psychophysiological, and neural mechanisms underlying a novel cognitive emotion regulation ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Recent loss of romantic partner within the past 5-7 months
- At least 18 years of age
- Minimum score of 25 on the Inventory for Complicated Grief
- Must be able to speak, read, and write in English
- Must be eligible to safely complete MRI scanning
Exclusion
- Death of a second close family member/friend in the past year
- Currently receiving psychotherapy
- Diagnosed with obstructive pulmonary and/or heart disease, diabetes, liver failure, or kidney failure
- Significant visual, auditory, or cognitive impairment
- Divorced within the last year
- Prior participation in a similar emotion regulation training protocol in Dr. Denny's lab
- Any contraindication of MRI scanning (e.g., pregnancy, presence of any non-removable metal on or in the body, implanted medical devices, tattoos, medication patches, orthodontic braces or permanent retainers, hearing aids, history of claustrophobia or breathing disorders)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 2 2022
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
May 22 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
75 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04822194
Start Date
February 2 2022
End Date
May 22 2024
Last Update
July 9 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Rice University
Houston, Texas, United States, 77030