UMIN-CTR Clinical Trial
| Unique ID issued by UMIN | UMIN000061002 |
|---|---|
| Receipt number | R000069806 |
| Scientific Title | An Evaluation of the Effects of Group Cognitive-Behavioral Intervention Integrated with Compassionate Mind Training on Emotion Regulation Ability in College Students |
| Date of disclosure of the study information | 2026/03/21 |
| Last modified on | 2026/03/21 11:47:13 |
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Basic information
Public title
Effects of Group Cognitive-Behavioral Intervention Integrated with Compassionate Mind Training on Emotion Regulation Ability of College Students
Acronym
GCBT-CMT-ER-CS
Scientific Title
An Evaluation of the Effects of Group Cognitive-Behavioral Intervention Integrated with Compassionate Mind Training on Emotion Regulation Ability in College Students
Scientific Title:Acronym
GCBT-CMT-ER-CS
Region
| Asia(except Japan) |
Condition
Condition
Emotional dysregulation in college students (non-clinical population, focusing on emotion regulation ability improvement)
Classification by specialty
| Psychiatry | Adult |
Classification by malignancy
Others
Genomic information
NO
Objectives
Narrative objectives1
To evaluate the effect of a 6-week group cognitive-behavioral intervention integrated with compassionate mind training on improving emotion regulation ability in college students, and to explore changes in related psychological indicators such as negative emotions, self-compassion, and subjective well-being.
Basic objectives2
Efficacy
Basic objectives -Others
Trial characteristics_1
Trial characteristics_2
Developmental phase
Assessment
Primary outcomes
Emotion regulation ability (DERS at pre-test, post-test, follow-up) showed Time X Group interaction (p=0.007). Intervention group had reduced DERS score, control group no change.
Key secondary outcomes
Base
Study type
Interventional
Study design
Basic design
Parallel
Randomization
Randomized
Randomization unit
Individual
Blinding
Open -but assessor(s) are blinded
Control
No treatment
Stratification
Dynamic allocation
Institution consideration
Blocking
Concealment
Intervention
No. of arms
2
Purpose of intervention
Educational,Counseling,Training
Type of intervention
| Behavior,custom |
Interventions/Control_1
Group cognitive emotion regulation intervention: 8 weekly 90-minute group sessions, focusing on emotion regulation skills training, cognitive restructuring, and mindfulness practice. Delivered by trained psychologists in a group setting (8-10 participants per group).
Interventions/Control_2
Wait-list control: No intervention during the study period. Participants will receive the same group cognitive emotion regulation intervention after the follow-up assessment.
Interventions/Control_3
Interventions/Control_4
Interventions/Control_5
Interventions/Control_6
Interventions/Control_7
Interventions/Control_8
Interventions/Control_9
Interventions/Control_10
Eligibility
Age-lower limit
| 18 | years-old | <= |
Age-upper limit
| 26 | years-old | >= |
Gender
Male and Female
Key inclusion criteria
1. Self-reported difficulties in emotion regulation (assessed by DERS)
2. Able to attend all 8 weekly group sessions and follow-up assessments
3. Provision of written informed consent
4. No current participation in other psychological intervention programs
Key exclusion criteria
1. Severe psychiatric disorders (e.g., psychosis, bipolar disorder, current major depressive episode requiring immediate treatment)
2. Substance use disorder within the past 6 months
3. Current receipt of individual psychotherapy or counseling
4. Cognitive impairment or learning disability that hinders participation
5. Pregnancy or breastfeeding
Target sample size
58
Research contact person
Name of lead principal investigator
| 1st name | chun |
| Middle name | ming |
| Last name | guo |
Organization
Central China Normal University
Division name
School of Psychology
Zip code
430079
Address
No. 152, Luoyu Road, Hongshan District, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China
TEL
18006909036
mingchun.guo@foxmail.com
Public contact
Name of contact person
| 1st name | wei |
| Middle name | zi |
| Last name | xu |
Organization
Central China Normal University
Division name
School of Psychology
Zip code
430079
Address
No. 152, Luoyu Road, Hongshan District, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China
TEL
18720427985
Homepage URL
2514315912@qq.com
Sponsor or person
Institute
Fujian Normal University
Institute
Department
Personal name
Funding Source
Organization
Fujian Normal University
Organization
Division
Category of Funding Organization
Other
Nationality of Funding Organization
Other related organizations
Co-sponsor
Name of secondary funder(s)
IRB Contact (For public release)
Organization
Fujian Normal University Research Ethics Committee
Address
School of Psychology, Fujian Normal University, 8 Shangsan Road, Cangshan District, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, China
Tel
0591-22867063
sdxf@fjnu.edu.cn
Secondary IDs
Secondary IDs
NO
Study ID_1
Org. issuing International ID_1
Study ID_2
Org. issuing International ID_2
IND to MHLW
Institutions
Institutions
Other administrative information
Date of disclosure of the study information
| 2026 | Year | 03 | Month | 21 | Day |
Related information
URL releasing protocol
no
Publication of results
Unpublished
Result
URL related to results and publications
no
Number of participants that the trial has enrolled
59
Results
This study investigated the effect of group cognitive emotion regulation intervention on emotion regulation ability. A total of 58 participants were recruited (29 in intervention group, 29 in control group). The results showed that the intervention group had significantly improved emotion regulation skills compared to the control group after 8 weeks of intervention.
Results date posted
| 2026 | Year | 03 | Month | 21 | Day |
Results Delayed
Results Delay Reason
Date of the first journal publication of results
Baseline Characteristics
A total of 58 participants were included, with 29 in the intervention group and 29 in the control group.
Participants were young adults, with similar age distribution across both groups.
The majority of participants were female, with comparable gender proportions in both groups.
At baseline, both groups had similar levels of emotion regulation ability.
No statistically significant differences were observed between the two groups at baseline.
Participant flow
Recruited: 60 participants
Randomized: 58 participants (29 intervention, 29 control)
Lost to follow-up: 0 participants
Analyzed: 58 participants
Adverse events
No adverse events were reported during the study
Outcome measures
The primary outcome was emotion regulation ability. After the 8-week intervention, the intervention group showed a significant improvement in emotion regulation skills compared to the control group.
Secondary outcomes included levels of depression and anxiety. The intervention group also demonstrated significant reductions in depressive and anxious symptoms, while no notable changes were observed in the control group.
Overall, the group cognitive emotion regulation intervention was effective in enhancing emotional regulation and reducing negative emotional symptoms among participants.
Plan to share IPD
IPD sharing Plan description
Progress
Recruitment status
Completed
Date of protocol fixation
| 2022 | Year | 05 | Month | 01 | Day |
Date of IRB
| 2022 | Year | 06 | Month | 25 | Day |
Anticipated trial start date
| 2022 | Year | 09 | Month | 01 | Day |
Last follow-up date
| 2022 | Year | 12 | Month | 01 | Day |
Date of closure to data entry
Date trial data considered complete
Date analysis concluded
Other
Other related information
Management information
Registered date
| 2026 | Year | 03 | Month | 21 | Day |
Last modified on
| 2026 | Year | 03 | Month | 21 | Day |
Link to view the page
Value
https://center6.umin.ac.jp/cgi-open-bin/ctr_e/ctr_view.cgi?recptno=R000069806
