The current pilot study aims to examine the feasibility of the module when added to an existing problem-solving intervention, *Alles onder Controle*, for reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression. Additionally, we aim to get first insight in…
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Brief title
Condition
- Other condition
- Mood disorders and disturbances NEC
Synonym
Health condition
angststoornissen en symptomen
Research involving
Sponsors and support
Intervention
Outcome measures
Primary outcome
For aim 1, feasibility (satisfaction with the treatment, user-friendliness,
acceptability of the self-motivation module, reasons for intervention
drop-out); for aim 2 intervention adherence, symptom reduction, and motivation
for treatment.
Secondary outcome
n/a
Background summary
There is no doubt that Internet-based self-help interventions can be effective
in reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression. However, adherence rates to
these interventions are often low which may hinder optimal patient benefit.
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a promising approach to increase treatment
adherence but has not often been applied to online interventions for anxiety
and depression yet. An online module on self-motivation, based on principles of
MI, was recently developed at the department of Clinical Psychology of the VU
University in Amsterdam and can be added to existing online interventions such
as those for anxiety and depression.
Study objective
The current pilot study aims to examine the feasibility of the module when
added to an existing problem-solving intervention, *Alles onder Controle*, for
reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression. Additionally, we aim to get first
insight in potential differences between participants that receive the
problem-solving intervention with or without self-motivation in terms of
treatment adherence, motivation for treatment, and symptom reduction, to inform
a future larger randomized controlled trial.
Study design
A pilot randomized controlled trial
Intervention
*Alles onder Controle* is a brief online guided self-help intervention based on
problem solving therapy (PST) and consists of five modules. In the current
study, in addition to PST, the intervention condition will receive a module on
self-motivation, whereas the control condition will receive one module with
informaion on anxiety and depression. Each module consists of information,
example participants, and assignments. A psychologist will provide feedback via
the website after each lesson.
Study burden and risks
Participant burden involves completing online questionnaires at baseline
(duration: 10-15 minutes) and 8 weeks later (duration: 15-20 minutes). Further,
10 participants will be invited to take part in a telephone interview
(duration: 15 minutes). The risks involved in taking part in the study are
considered minimal. Participants in both conditions may benefit from taking
part in the intervention. Completion of the questionnaires may be distressing
for some participants.
Van der Boechorststraat 1
Amsterdam 1081 BT
NL
Van der Boechorststraat 1
Amsterdam 1081 BT
NL
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Age
Inclusion criteria
Symptoms of depression and/or anxiety (defined by a score of 8 or higher on the depression or anxiety subscale of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS))
Being 18 years of age or older
Exclusion criteria
Active suicidal plans (>=3 SQ suicide)
Inability to read and write Dutch
Receiving psychological therapy from a mental health specialist at the time of recruitment;NB people who are taking prescribed medication for depressive or anxiety disorders for more than one month with a stable dosage will not be excluded.
Design
Recruitment
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| Register | ID |
|---|---|
| CCMO | NL50144.029.15 |