The aim of the present study is to conduct a randomised controlled trial (RCT) to assess the effectiveness of a guided and unguided web based transdiagnostic intervention in treating university and PhD students with depression and/or anxiety.
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Brief title
Condition
- Other condition
- Mood disorders and disturbances NEC
Synonym
Health condition
psychische stoornissen: angststoornissen en -symptomen
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Sponsors and support
Intervention
Outcome measures
Primary outcome
The primary outcome of the RCT are the PHQ-9 for self-reported symptoms of
depression and the GAD-7 for self-reported symptoms of anxiety. These scales
will be administered at pre-treatment, mid-intervention (5 weeks
post-randomisation), 8 weeks post-randomisation and at 6 and 12 month follow-up
measurements.
Secondary outcome
The secundary outcomes are the EQ-5D for quality of life, the Audit-C for
alcohol use, the SIAS-6 (social interaction anxiety), the DAST-10 for drug use,
the ASM for avoidance support and the Mini-SPIN for social anxiety. In
addition, the Client Satisfaction Questionnaire - 8 items (CSQ-8) and medical
service consumption (TiC-P) will be monitored. Finally, academic achievement,
social isolation, loneliness, cognitive interpretation bias, perfectionism,
attachment and burn-out are assessed with self-report measures.
Background summary
College years are considered to be a peak period for the first onset of common
mental disorders. Recent studies have shown that 12-50% of university students
experience one or multiple psychological symptoms. Mental health is associated
with physical, interpersonal and cognitive impairments. Universities can use
electronic media to screen for students and PhD students with mental disorders
but also offer interventions for those in need.
Study objective
The aim of the present study is to conduct a randomised controlled trial (RCT)
to assess the effectiveness of a guided and unguided web based transdiagnostic
intervention in treating university and PhD students with depression and/or
anxiety.
Study design
The present study employs a RCT design.
Intervention
The intervention will be a guided or unguided web-based transdiagnostic
intervention targeting symptoms of depression and/ or anxiety. The intervention
consists of 7 online sessions with duration ranging from 4 to 7 weeks depending
on individual progress. A booster session will be administered four weeks after
the completion of the 7th online session.
Study burden and risks
To our knowledge, there are no risks associated with the usage of the web-based
interventions.
Nieuwe Achtergracht 129B
Amsterdam 1018 WS
NL
Nieuwe Achtergracht 129B
Amsterdam 1018 WS
NL
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Age
Inclusion criteria
(a) Being enrolled as a student or PhD student at the University of Amsterdam
(UvA)
(b) Being 16 years or older
(c) Students who experience symptoms of depression (as defined by a score
within the range of 15 to 60 points on the Center for Epidemiological Studies
Depression Scale [CES-D]) and/or anxiety (as defined by scoring above the
cut-off score of 4 on the Generalised Anxiety Disorder scale - 7 items
[GAD-7]).
Exclusion criteria
(a) Co-morbid bipolar disorder and/or psychotic disorder according to the MINI
(b) Currently receiving psychological treatment for depression and/or anxiety
(c) Having slow or no Internet connection (e.g. no broadband Internet or
something comparable)
(d) No informed consent before participation
Design
Recruitment
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| Register | ID |
|---|---|
| CCMO | NL64929.018.18 |