What is the efficacy of therapist-guided and self-guided internet-delivered treatment for young adults (18-24) with symptoms of anxiety and depression?

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Anxiety; Depression; Mental Health - Anxiety; Mental Health - Depression

• Registration Number: ACTRN12613000915752
• Lead Sponsor: eCentreClinic, Centre for Emotional Health, Department of Psychology, Macquarie University

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2013-08-16
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 300

Inclusion Criteria

1. Resident of Australia.
2. Aged between 18 to 24 years years old.
3. No current participation in cognitive behavioural treatment for anxiety or depression.
4. Provides informed consent.
5. Reliable access to the Internet.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Severe depression at application (score of 23 or greater on PHQ-9)
2. Suicidal intent or plan at application (either reporting suicidal intent or responding >2 to Question 9 [suicidal ideation] on the PHQ-9)
3. Principal presenting problem not symptoms of anxiety or depression

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Symptoms and severity of anxiety are measured by the Generalised Anxiety Disorder 7 Item Scale (GAD-7)[Administered at pre-treatment, prior to each Lesson in the course, at post-treatment, and at 3 and 12 months post-treatment];Symptoms and severity of low mood/depression are measured by the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9)[Administered at pre-treatment, prior to each Lesson in the course, at post-treatment, and at 3 and 12 months post-treatment]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Disability is measured by the Sheehan Disability Scales (SDS)[Administered at pre-treatment, at post-treatment, and at 3 and 12 months post-treatment];Life satisfaction is measured by the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS)[Administered at pre-treatment, at post-treatment, and at 3 and 12 months post-treatment];Psychological distress is measured with the Kessler-10 item (K-10)[Administered at pre-treatment, at post-treatment, and at 3 and 12 months post-treatment];Positive adaptive behaviours are measured by the Things You Do Questionnaire (TYDQ)[Administered at pre-treatment, prior to each Lesson in the course, at post-treatment, and at 3 and 12 months post-treatment]