Self-guided journaling Intervention for Mental Health

Phase-Based Progress Estimates
1
Effectiveness
1
Safety
Behavioural Medicine Lab UVic, Victoria, CanadaMental Health+1 MoreSelf-Talk Journals - Other
Eligibility
18+
All Sexes
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Study Summary

This trial showed that using a self-talk journal for 91 days improved self-criticism, self-esteem, and mental health; adherence was high, and participants enjoyed the experience.

Eligible Conditions
  • Self-Care
  • Mental Health

Treatment Effectiveness

Study Objectives

1 Primary · 9 Secondary · Reporting Duration: Change from baseline at 2 weeks, 1 month , 2 months, and 3 months for all participants. As well as 4 months for intervention participants

Month 3
Experience using the journal.
Baseline
Demographics
Month 4
Adherence to Journal
Automatic Negative Self-Statements
Mental Health
Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour and Sleep
Self-Talk.
Self-consciousness
Self-esteem
Subjective Well-Being

Trial Safety

Trial Design

2 Treatment Groups

Waitlist Control
1 of 2
Self-guided journaling Intervention
1 of 2

Active Control

Experimental Treatment

70 Total Participants · 2 Treatment Groups

Primary Treatment: Self-guided journaling Intervention · No Placebo Group · N/A

Self-guided journaling Intervention
Other
Experimental Group · 1 Intervention: Self-Talk Journals · Intervention Types: Other
Waitlist ControlNoIntervention Group · 1 Intervention: Waitlist Control · Intervention Types:

Trial Logistics

Trial Timeline

Screening: ~3 weeks
Treatment: Varies
Reporting: change from baseline at 2 weeks, 1 month , 2 months, and 3 months for all participants. as well as 4 months for intervention participants

Who is running the clinical trial?

Switch ResearchUNKNOWN
1 Previous Clinical Trials
70 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Mental Health
70 Patients Enrolled for Mental Health
Mathematics of Information Technology and Complex SystemsUNKNOWN
1 Previous Clinical Trials
70 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Mental Health
70 Patients Enrolled for Mental Health
University of VictoriaLead Sponsor
50 Previous Clinical Trials
10,352 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Mental Health
70 Patients Enrolled for Mental Health
Ryan Rhodes, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorLab Director and Professor
6 Previous Clinical Trials
934 Total Patients Enrolled

Eligibility Criteria

Age 18+ · All Participants · 5 Total Inclusion Criteria

Mark “Yes” if the following statements are true for you:
You must be able to speak English fluently.
You score more than 12 on the Self-Criticism subscale of the Self-Talk Scale.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it still possible to register for this clinical investigation?

"Clinicaltrials.gov confirms that this ongoing research is recruiting patients, having first been posted on September 13th 2022 and edited most recently on February 17th 2023." - Anonymous Online Contributor

Unverified Answer

How many people can participate in this clinical exploration?

"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov indicates that the medical research, posted on September 13th 2022, is currently recruiting patients. 70 participants from a single site are needed for this trial to be conducted effectively." - Anonymous Online Contributor

Unverified Answer
Please Note: These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.