ACT With CF Self-Help Toolkit
Recruiting · NCT07436351 · Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment) · Lead sponsor: Thomas Jefferson University
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What this trial is about
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) tailored to meet the needs of adults living with cystic fibrosis (ACT with CF) is a newer form of talk therapy that has been shown to reduce anxiety \& depression and improve psychological flexibility, and value-based living. The investigators are now trying to find out whether a self-help version of this treatment (ACT with CF - Self Help Toolkit) is also effective in reducing anxiety and depression and improving psychological flexibility and value-based living in adults with CF. Adults with cystic fibrosis are at increased risk for anxiety and depression. This study examines whether a patient-facing therapy, ACT with CF - Self Help Toolkit can help to reduce anxiety and depression among adults with CF. This treatment can be accessed on the participant's smartphone.
Who can take part
Inclusion criteria
- 18 years or older
- Existing diagnosis of cystic fibrosis
- PHQ-9 score \>4 or GAD-7 score \>4
Exclusion criteria
- History of suicide attempts or acute suicidal ideation on clinical assessment
- Presence of psychotic disorder or symptoms
- Presence of psychiatric disorders that interfere with participation in the study, judged by the study or treating clinician
- Presence of other medical conditions that interfere with participation in the study, judged by the study or treating clinician
Where it is running
1 location listed across 1 US state.
- Thomas Jefferson University Hospital - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States