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Online Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Student Mental Health

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Recruiting
Led By Vanessa Peynenburg, MA
Research Sponsored by University of Regina
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
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)
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline (screening)
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Study Summary

This trial will examine students' preferences for different course options for an internet-delivered cognitive behavior therapy and compare enrollment, adherence, and outcomes.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for post-secondary students in Saskatchewan over 18 years old who are experiencing symptoms of depression or anxiety. Participants must be comfortable using computers and the Internet. It's not suitable for those at high risk of suicide, with recent hospitalization for mental health, unmanaged substance issues, severe psychiatric conditions like psychosis or mania, or receiving frequent psychological services.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests three durations of an internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy (ICBT) course: a fast-track option, a 5-week course, and an 8-week course. All options include optional therapist support based on student engagement. The trial aims to determine which duration best suits students' needs by comparing enrollment rates and treatment outcomes.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this is a non-medical intervention focusing on online therapy courses, there aren't typical side effects as seen with medications; however, participants may experience emotional discomfort while discussing personal issues during the therapy sessions.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I am experiencing symptoms of depression or anxiety.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline (screening), weeks 1-5 (fast-track and 5-week course), weeks 1-8 (8-week course), and week 16 (all course options)
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline (screening), weeks 1-5 (fast-track and 5-week course), weeks 1-8 (8-week course), and week 16 (all course options) for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item (GAD-7)
Patient Health Questionnaire 9-item (PHQ-9)
Perceptions of Academic Functioning (PAF)
Secondary outcome measures
Credibility and Expectancy Questionnaire (CEQ)
Treatment Satisfaction
Work and Social Adjustment Scale (WSAS)
Other outcome measures
Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test (AUDIT)
Drug Use Disorder Identification Test (DUDIT)

Trial Design

3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Fast-Track CourseExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Clients who select the Fast-Track Course option will receive access to a single ICBT core lesson and Do-It-Yourself guide, followed by three additional Do-It-Yourself guides that they can access in any order. The content includes examples that are tailored to students' experiences. Clients have access to diverse additional resources (e.g., managing panic, assertive communication) throughout the course. Clients will receive up to five weeks of optional therapist support.
Group II: 8-Week CourseExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Clients who select the 8-week course will receive access to an ICBT course which consists of five lessons spread across the span of eight weeks. The content in this course is not student-specific. Clients have access to diverse additional resources (e.g., managing panic, assertive communication) throughout the course. Clients will receive eight weeks of optional therapist support.
Group III: 5-Week CourseExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Clients who select the 5-week course will receive access to an ICBT course which consists of four lessons spread across the span of five weeks. The content includes examples that are tailored to students' experiences. Clients have access to diverse additional resources (e.g., managing panic, assertive communication) throughout the course. Clients will receive five weeks of optional therapist support.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of ReginaLead Sponsor
48 Previous Clinical Trials
7,568 Total Patients Enrolled
21 Trials studying Depression
3,899 Patients Enrolled for Depression
Ministry of Health, SaskatchewanOTHER
3 Previous Clinical Trials
2,640 Total Patients Enrolled
Saskatchewan Ministry of HealthUNKNOWN
3 Previous Clinical Trials
2,640 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What aspirational outcomes is this trial striving to accomplish?

"The primary objectives of this study, which will be appraised throughout the Baseline (screening), weeks 1-5 (Fast-Track and 5-week course), weeks 1-8 (8-week course), and week 16 (all course options) phases are to assess Patient Health Questionnaire 9-item (PHQ-9). Secondary goals include assessment with Credibility and Expectancy Questionnaire(CEQ)--a metric ranging from 0 to 9 that evaluates treatment success-- Treatment Satisfaction, a 19 item inquiry gauging approval of internet therapy as well as any detrimental effects it may have caused; lastly Sheehan"

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Is this endeavor actively enrolling research participants?

"Confirmed, the data provided by clinicaltrials.gov connotes that this research initiative is presently recruiting participants. The trial was initially launched on May 9th 2022 and most recently updated on September 20th 2022."

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How many participants are signed up for the research project?

"Affirmative. According to information posted on clinicaltrials.gov, the trial started accepting applications from prospective participants on May 9th 2022 and is still actively recruiting now. This study seeks 200 individuals from a single site."

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~31 spots leftby Aug 2024