Clinical Trial

Promoting Positive Emotions in Adolescents Using Positive Events Training: An Indicated Approach

Study acronym: iPET
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Summary
Research shows that high positive emotionality is an essential ingredient in building resilience in youngsters, especially those with a vulnerability to develop depressive symptomatology. It may empower them against actual depression and its various long-term adverse outcomes. One way to achieve positive emotions is via the recollection and anticipation of specific positive events. Therefore, to cultivate positive emotions in young people, a user-friendly group training program was developed, translated from basic research findings: Positive Event Training (PET). Through PET, adolescents learn to solidify positive memories and positive plans for the future. In this project, a comprehensive evaluation of PET's efficacy is conducted using a robust methodology with vulnerable youth.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07288541
Lead Sponsor KU Leuven
Collaborators: Research Foundation - Flanders (Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek)
Conditions Emotional Distress, Anhedonia
Enrollment 36 participants
Start Date 2025-12
Primary Completion 2027-01 (estimated)
Study Completion 2027-01 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2025-12-17