Internet-delivered Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Students: Duration Preference Trial

Recruiting · NCT05333627 · Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment) · Lead sponsor: University of Regina

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Depression Anxiety

Interventions studied

Wellbeing Course (8 weeks)Wellbeing Course for Students (5 weeks)Wellbeing Course for Students (Fast Track)

What this trial is about

There is growing evidence for the effectiveness of internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy (ICBT) for post-secondary students with symptoms of depression and anxiety. In ICBT, clients review structured online content over several weeks to learn strategies and skills to manage their symptoms. Low treatment completion rates remain a concern for post-secondary students, so it is possible that existing treatment protocols do not offer enough flexibility for students' needs and preferences. This trial will examine students' preferences for different course options (fast-track, 5-week, and 8-week) and compare enrollment, adherence, and outcomes of students who pick each of the three options. In all three options, students will receive optional therapist support, in which the assigned therapist only contacts the student on weeks where the student sends the therapist a message. This trial will help inform the delivery of flexible treatment options for post-secondary students in a routine care setting.

Who can take part

Age range

18 Years and older

Sex

All (male and female)

Healthy volunteers

No - a diagnosis or condition is required

Phase

Not applicable (e.g. observational or device study)

Study type

Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment)

Inclusion criteria

registered as a student at a post-secondary institution in Saskatchewan; over the age of 18; endorse symptoms of depression (score of 5 or greater on the PHQ-9) and/or anxiety (score of 5 or greater on the GAD-7); and be able to access computers and the Internet and be comfortable using them

Exclusion criteria

high risk of suicide or hospitalization for mental health in previous 12 months; unmanaged alcohol or drug use problems; severe psychiatric illness that is not managed (e.g. psychosis or mania); or receiving other psychological services more than twice per month

Where it is running

2 locations listed.

Online Therapy Unit, University of Regina - Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Online Therapy Unit, University of Regina - Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada

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