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A Pilot Study to Examine the Efficacy of Internet-Delivered Skills Training in Affective and Interpersonal Regulation (i-STAIR) for Individuals With Adverse Childhood Experiences and Subsyndromal Depression
Led by Institute of Mental Health, Singapore · Updated on 2026-02-27
150
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
161 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
I
Institute of Mental Health, Singapore
Lead Sponsor
N
National Medical Research Council (NMRC), Singapore
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The present study aims to pilot internet-delivered Skills Training in Affective and Interpersonal Regulation (i-STAIR) as a transdiagnostic emotion dysregulation intervention to prevent progression to depression in individuals with adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and subsyndromal depression. The aims of the study are: (i) to examine the effectiveness of i-STAIR on emotion dysregulation, interpersonal skills, depressive and PTSD symptoms at post-intervention i.e. on completion of the intervention (8 weeks); (ii) to examine if gains were maintained at 3 month post- intervention follow-up.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
A Pilot Study to Examine the Efficacy of Internet-Delivered Skills Training in Affective and Interpersonal Regulation (i-STAIR) for Individuals With Adverse Childhood Experiences and Subsyndromal Depression
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Exposed to mild, moderate or severe adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)
- Screened positive for subsyndromal depression
- Singapore citizens or permanent residents (PRs)
- Aged 21 years to 65 years
- Able to speak and understand English
- Willing and able to undergo intervention and assessment online
You will not qualify if you...
- Currently diagnosed with any mental disorder diagnoses
- Experience cognitive impairment as determined by attending physician
- Have received or currently receiving dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) due to similarities with i-STAIR
- Female participants who are pregnant
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Institute of Mental Health
Singapore, Singapore
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
S
Siow Ann Chong, MD
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
TRIPLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
2
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