An Internet-administered, Mindfulness Training Program for the Treatment of Anxiety

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Depression; Anxiety; Insomnia
• Interventions: Behavioral: Discussion group; Behavioral: Internet-administered Mindfulness Training Program

• Registration Number: NCT01577290
• Lead Sponsor: Umeå University

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of a 10 week mindfulness training program -- without therapist-support -- as treatment of anxiety. Effects on depression, quality of life, and insomnia symptoms will also be studied.

Detailed Description

Previous research has provided evidence for the thesis that training in mindfulness can decrease symptoms of anxiety and depression. This study will examine the effects of a 10 week mindfulness training program -- without therapist-support -- as treatment of anxiety. Effects on depression, quality of life, and insomnia symptoms will also be studied.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2012-03
• Study First Submitted: 2012-04-11
• Study First Submitted QC: 2012-04-11
• Study First Posted: 2012-04-13
• Primary Completion: 2013-06
• Study Completion: 2014-03
• Status Verified: 2016-10
• Last Update Submitted: 2016-10-29
• Last Update Posted: 2016-11-01

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 91

Inclusion Criteria

• Satisfy DSM-IV criteria for an anxiety disorder
• Living in Sweden and being able to read Swedish
• Access to computer with internet connection

Exclusion Criteria

• Currently receiving other psychological treatment
• Non-stable use of psychoactive medication
• Deemed suicidal
• Deemed to suffer from other psychological disorder, e.g. psychosis, bipolarity etc.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Discussion group	Discussion group	Group has access to a discussion group.
Mindfulness training	Internet-administered Mindfulness Training Program	Group receives mindfulness training.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change from baseline in Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI)	6 months	21 item rating scale for anxiety symptoms.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change from baseline in Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)	6 months	21 item rating scale for depression symptoms.
Change from baseline in Quality Of Life Inventory (QOLI)	6 months	The QOLI assessment yields an overall score and a profile of problems and strengths in 16 areas of life such as love, work and play. The QOLI test is a measure of positive psychology and positive mental health.
Change from baseline in Insomnia Severity Index (ISI)	6 months	7 item rating scale of insomnia symptoms.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Department of Psychology, Umeå University; 🇸🇪 Umeå, Västerbotten, Sweden