Psychometric properties of the strengths and difficulties questionnaire.
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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11699809Actively Recruiting
Phase Not Applicable
Age: 7Years - 12Years
All Genders
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RCT of the Effects of a Relaxation, Guided Imagery Intervention and Socioemotional Learning on the Psychophysiological Well-being, Socioemotional Regulation, Cognitive and Academic Development of Children in School
Led by Universidade Autónoma de Lisboa · Updated on 2023-11-07
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Participants Needed
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Research Sites
47 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
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Universidade Autónoma de Lisboa
Lead Sponsor
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Faculdade de Psicologia, Universidade de Lisboa
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating the effects of a relaxation and guided imagery program called "MindRegulation" on the socioemotional, physiological, cognitive, and academic outcomes of elementary school children aged 8 to 11 years. The study aims to contribute to knowledge about how such interventions, which combine relaxation with socioemotional learning, may influence well-being, emotional regulation, anxiety, cognitive function, and academic performance in a school setting. The study involves three groups: one receiving the full MindRegulation intervention with relaxation, guided imagery, and socioemotional learning content; another receiving relaxation exercises alone; and a control group with no intervention. The interventions are delivered in the classroom for 15 minutes before learning activities, three times a week, over five months, totaling 57 sessions. The MindRegulation program includes instructions for body posture regulation and guided imagery based on themes of self-awareness, social awareness, and responsible decision making. Participants undergo assessments at four times: before the intervention, at an intermediate point, after the five-month intervention, and at a six-month follow-up. Researchers collect data through self-reports, teacher and parent reports, physiological measurements like heart rate variability and salivary cortisol, cognitive tests, and academic evaluations. Outcomes measured include happiness, affect, mental health, socioemotional skills, emotional regulation, anxiety, self-esteem, attention, stress, and physical activity. The study monitors changes over time to understand the intervention's impact on children's well-being and development.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Effects of a Relaxation and Guided Imagery Intervention in School Context
Who Can Participate
Age: 7Years - 12Years
All Genders
Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Attend the 3rd and 4th grade of the selected school (8-11 years-old)
You will not qualify if you...
- The participant classes have benefited from the RegularMind intervention previously
- Not being able to provide self-report due to intellectual, physical or sensory disabilities
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Your Study Journey
Screening
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 screening and enrollment visit
MindRegulation Intervention
Duration - Five months
Participants attend relaxation and guided imagery sessions with socioemotional learning content in the classroom for 15 minutes before learning activities, three times per week, for five months.
Three sessions per week, 15 minutes each
Relaxation
Duration - Five months
Participants attend relaxation exercises focusing on breathing and body parts for 15 minutes before learning activities, three times per week, for five months.
Three sessions per week, 15 minutes each
Waitlist Control Group
Duration - Five months
Participants continue with regular school activities without intervention during the study period.
No intervention visits
Follow-up Assessments
Duration - Six months
Participants complete assessments to measure the lasting effects of the intervention on emotional, cognitive, and physiological outcomes six months after the intervention ends.
Four assessment visits: pretest, intermediate (3 months), posttest (6 months), and six-month follow-up (12 months)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Universidade Autónoma de Lisboa
Lisbon, Portugal, 1150-293
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Research Team
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Iolanda C. Galinha, Phd
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Cristina Dias, Phd
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
3
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