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Recruiting Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

The Impact of Expressive Emotional Writing on Facilitating Grief Resolution in Adults With Spinal Cord Injury

NCT06147258
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Conditions
Spinal Cord Injuries, Transverse Myelitis
Interventions
expressive writing
Behavioral
Lead sponsor
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
60 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2024 – 2026
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Birmingham, Alabama
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Dec 23, 2025 · Synced Sep 5, 2026, 2:08 AM EDT
Recruiting Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

A Randomized Controlled Trial Testing the Effect of the Youth Mindful Awareness Program on Negative Affect (YMAP2).

NCT06526052
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Conditions
Prevention, Control
Interventions
Mindfulness Program, Active Comparator
Behavioral
Lead sponsor
Vanderbilt University
Other
Eligibility
12 Years to 17 Years
Enrollment
360 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2024 – 2027
U.S. locations
3
States / cities
Los Angeles, California • Evanston, Illinois • Nashville, Tennessee
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Aug 19, 2025 · Synced Sep 5, 2026, 2:08 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Expressive Writing for COVID-19 Resilience for Parents

NCT04589117
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Conditions
Parents During COVID-19
Interventions
Expressive writing
Behavioral
Lead sponsor
Duke University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
11 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2020
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Durham, North Carolina
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Nov 23, 2021 · Synced Sep 5, 2026, 2:08 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Preventing Childbirth-Related PTSD With Expressive Writing

NCT05662423
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Conditions
PTSD (Childbirth-Related)
Interventions
Expressive Writing about Childbirth, Neutral Writing
Behavioral
Lead sponsor
Massachusetts General Hospital
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 50 Years · Female only
Enrollment
66 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2023 – 2026
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Boston, Massachusetts
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jul 29, 2026 · Synced Sep 5, 2026, 2:08 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Chinese American Family Caregiver Writing Study

NCT05087576
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Conditions
Mental Health Issue
Interventions
Expressive Helping, Caregiving Fact writing
Behavioral
Lead sponsor
New York University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
67 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2020 – 2022
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
New York, New York
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Nov 1, 2022 · Synced Sep 5, 2026, 2:08 AM EDT
Terminated Not applicable Interventional

AML Expressive Writing

NCT04006496
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Conditions
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Interventions
Expressive Writing Coaching
Behavioral
Lead sponsor
Duke University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
15 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2019 – 2022
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Durham, North Carolina
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Aug 14, 2022 · Synced Sep 5, 2026, 2:08 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Evaluation of Peer-led EVERYbody Project

NCT04517942
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Conditions
Body Image, Eating Disorder Symptom
Interventions
EVERYbody Project, Video + Expressive Writing
Behavioral · Other
Lead sponsor
Western Washington University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
141 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2017 – 2018
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Bellingham, Washington
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Aug 11, 2021 · Synced Sep 5, 2026, 2:08 AM EDT
Not listed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Reducing Depressive Symptoms During HCV Therapy: A Randomized Study

NCT00495768
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Conditions
Hepatitis C, Depression
Interventions
Group Training
Behavioral
Lead sponsor
South Texas Veterans Health Care System
Federal
Eligibility
25 Years to 68 Years
Enrollment
90 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2004 – 2007
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
San Antonio, Texas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Dec 13, 2007 · Synced Sep 5, 2026, 2:08 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Expressive Writing in Improving the Wellbeing or Comforting Capacity of Caregivers of Patients With Cancer

NCT02339870
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Conditions
Caregiver
Interventions
Psychosocial Support for Caregiver, Questionnaire Administration, Sham Intervention
Other
Lead sponsor
University of Washington
Other
Eligibility
19 Years and older
Enrollment
100 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2015 – 2016
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Seattle, Washington
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Feb 14, 2016 · Synced Sep 5, 2026, 2:08 AM EDT
Completed Phase 2 Interventional

Expressive Writing for Reducing Stress and Diabetic Symptoms in Diabetes Patients

NCT00233142
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Conditions
Diabetes Mellitus, Stress, Depression
Interventions
Expressive writing, Neutral writing
Behavioral
Lead sponsor
Syracuse University
Other
Eligibility
25 Years to 75 Years
Enrollment
187 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2005 – 2009
U.S. locations
4
States / cities
Syracuse, New York • University Park, Pennsylvania • Nashville, Tennessee
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Apr 14, 2016 · Synced Sep 5, 2026, 2:08 AM EDT
Completed Phase 1 Interventional

Evaluating a Chronic Pain Treatment Program

NCT00861302
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Conditions
Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain
Interventions
Mind-body emotional awareness program
Behavioral
Lead sponsor
Wayne State University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
72 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2008 – 2011
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Southfield, Michigan
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jun 18, 2012 · Synced Sep 5, 2026, 2:08 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Effects of Early Abuse on Adult Intimate Relationships

NCT01803802
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Conditions
Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder, Female Sexual Arousal Disorder, Female Orgasmic Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
Interventions
Expressive writing
Behavioral
Lead sponsor
University of Texas at Austin
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older · Female only
Enrollment
148 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2005 – 2014
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Austin, Texas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Dec 1, 2014 · Synced Sep 5, 2026, 2:08 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

Expressive Writing for Individuals With Parkinson's Disease and Their Caregivers

NCT02217735
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Conditions
Parkinson's Disease, Coping Skills
Interventions
Writing Intervention
Behavioral
Lead sponsor
Virginia Commonwealth University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
40 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2011 – 2013
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Richmond, Virginia
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Oct 30, 2023 · Synced Sep 5, 2026, 2:08 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

CAREGIVER: A Trial to Improve the Burden and Distress of Caring for Persons With Decompensated Cirrhosis

NCT04205396
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Conditions
Caregivers
Interventions
Written emotional disclosure, Resilience training, No treatment
Behavioral · Other
Lead sponsor
University of Michigan
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
87 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2020 – 2022
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Apr 14, 2022 · Synced Sep 5, 2026, 2:08 AM EDT
Not listed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

A Daily Coping Toolkit for Medical Personnel and First-Responders During COVID-19 Pandemic

NCT04398277
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Conditions
Psychological Stress
Interventions
Daily Coping Toolkit
Behavioral
Lead sponsor
Kent State University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
1,000 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2020 – 2021
U.S. locations
3
States / cities
Akron, Ohio • Kent, Ohio
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated May 20, 2020 · Synced Sep 5, 2026, 2:08 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

Expressive Writing in Improving Quality of Life in Patients With Breast Cancer and Lymphedema

NCT00679185
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Conditions
Breast Cancer, Fatigue, Lymphedema
Interventions
expressive writing
Behavioral
Lead sponsor
Vanderbilt University
Other
Eligibility
21 Years to 80 Years · Female only
Enrollment
107 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2007 – 2011
U.S. locations
3
States / cities
Nashville, Tennessee
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Apr 9, 2017 · Synced Sep 5, 2026, 2:08 AM EDT
Active, not recruiting Not applicable Interventional

Structured Post-Operative Pain and Distress Treatment Intervention for Patients Undergoing Surgery for Intra-Abdominal Malignancies

NCT06858202
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Conditions
Psychological Distress, Intra-abdominal Cancer
Interventions
Mindfulness Intervention, Non-mindfulness Intervention
Behavioral
Lead sponsor
University of Utah
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
95 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2025 – 2026
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Salt Lake City, Utah
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Apr 6, 2026 · Synced Sep 5, 2026, 2:08 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

Writing About Experiences With Ovarian Cancer

NCT02593422
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Conditions
Ovarian Cancer
Interventions
Expressive Writing, Fact Writing (Control)
Behavioral
Lead sponsor
University of Maryland, College Park
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older · Female only
Enrollment
73 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2015 – 2016
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
College Park, Maryland
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated May 22, 2022 · Synced Sep 5, 2026, 2:08 AM EDT
Not listed Phase 2 Interventional

Comparison of Methods for the Delivery of Interoceptive Exposure

NCT01201304
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Conditions
Anxiety Sensitivity
Interventions
Standard exposure, Enhanced exposure, Intensive exposure, Expressive writing
Behavioral
Lead sponsor
University of Wyoming
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
120 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2010 – 2012
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Laramie, Wyoming
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jan 30, 2012 · Synced Sep 5, 2026, 2:08 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

Health Benefits of Expressive Writing Among Chinese Breast Cancer Survivors

NCT02946619
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Conditions
Breast Cancer, Breast Neoplasms
Interventions
Self-Regulation Condition, Enhanced self-Regulation Condition
Behavioral
Lead sponsor
University of Houston
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older · Female only
Enrollment
136 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2012 – 2016
U.S. locations
2
States / cities
Los Angeles, California • Houston, Texas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Sep 3, 2019 · Synced Sep 5, 2026, 2:08 AM EDT
Completed Phase 3 Interventional

Expressive Helping for Stem Cell Transplant Patients

NCT03800758
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Conditions
Stem Cell Transplantation, Hematologic Malignancy
Interventions
Expressive Helping, Factual Writing
Behavioral
Lead sponsor
Northwestern University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
405 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2019 – 2023
U.S. locations
3
States / cities
Washington D.C., District of Columbia • Chicago, Illinois • Hackensack, New Jersey
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated May 5, 2023 · Synced Sep 5, 2026, 2:08 AM EDT
Recruiting Not applicable Interventional

Helping Lupus Patients Manage Fibromyalgia Symptoms Through Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET)

NCT07282392
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Conditions
Lupus, Fibromyalgia (FM), Chronic Widespread Pain
Interventions
Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET)
Behavioral
Lead sponsor
University of Utah
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 65 Years
Enrollment
30 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2025 – 2028
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Salt Lake City, Utah
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Dec 28, 2025 · Synced Sep 5, 2026, 2:08 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Comparing Targets of Expressive Writing

NCT06130020
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Conditions
Healthy, Anxiety, Depression
Interventions
Expressive Writing: Self, Expressive Writing: Other, Factual Writing
Behavioral
Lead sponsor
Trustees of Princeton University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 25 Years
Enrollment
160 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2023 – 2025
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Princeton, New Jersey
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Feb 22, 2026 · Synced Sep 5, 2026, 2:08 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Bereaved Young Adults Study

NCT05352243
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Conditions
Bereavement
Interventions
Expressive Disclosure, Expressive Helping, Fact-Writing
Behavioral
Lead sponsor
University of California, Los Angeles
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 26 Years
Enrollment
178 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2022
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Los Angeles, California
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated May 15, 2023 · Synced Sep 5, 2026, 2:08 AM EDT