Pilot Effectiveness Trial of an ACT Self-help Workbook Tailored Specifically for Prisons
Recruiting · NCT06162624 · Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment) · Lead sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison
View the official record on ClinicalTrials.gov →Interventions studied
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Reflective Journaling
What this trial is about
The goal of this research study is to adapt an ACT-self-help workbook to the prison setting and determine the feasibility acceptability, and effectiveness of this workbook. Participants can expect to be in the study for 13 weeks.
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
- 18 years of age or older
- Reading level of 6th grade or higher determined by the Wide Range Achievement Test
- Moderate or severe anxiety and/or depression determined by the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) and Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI)
- No active self-harm or active suicidal intent
- No scheduled transfer or release for at least three months
- Must be willing and able to participate, including having permission and ability to use study materials, such as paper and a writing utensil
Exclusion criteria
- Unable to provide informed consent
- Active self-harm or suicidal intent
- Scheduled transfer or release within three months
Where it is running
1 location listed across 1 US state.
- University of Wisconsin - Madison, Wisconsin, United States