A Novel ACT-based Video Game to Support Mental Health Through Embedded Learning: A Mixed-methods Feasibility Study Protocol

Swansea University1 site in 1 country29 target enrollmentJuly 31, 2021

ConditionsDepression Anxiety Stress, Emotional Quality of Life Psychological Flexibility Social Connecedness

Overview

Phase: Not Applicable
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Depression
Sponsor: Swansea University
Enrollment: 29
Locations: 1
Primary Endpoint: Number of participants who completed all aspects of the study
Status: Completed
Last Updated: 2 years ago

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Sites Similar Trials

Overview

Brief Summary

A feasibility study to explore whether an acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) can reduce mental health outcomes (stress, anxiety, depression) and increase psychological flexibility.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

July 31, 2021

End Date

December 31, 2022

Last Updated

2 years ago

Study Type

Interventional

Study Design

Single Group

Sex

All

Investigators

Sponsor

Swansea University

Responsible Party

Principal Investigator

Darren Edwards

Senior Lecturer

Swansea University

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

•Adults reporting some existing form of anxiety, depression or ongoing stress.
•Need ability to read and write English.
•Need internet access to play the videogame.

Exclusion Criteria

•Those who are under 18

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Number of participants who completed all aspects of the study

Time Frame: 3 Weeks

Feasibility outcome for retention of participants.

Number of participants recruited for the study

Time Frame: 3 Weeks

Feasibility outcome for recruitment.

Reflexive thematic analysis themes

Time Frame: 3 Weeks; Immediate post intervention, and 3-week follow-up

Acceptability of the intervention assessed through qualitative analysis of semi-structured interviews.

Secondary Outcomes

Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-21 (Anxiety subscale)(3 Weeks; Baseline, immediate post intervention, and 3-week folllow-up)
Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-21 (Depression subscale)(3 Weeks; Baseline, immediate post intervention, and 3-week folllow-up)
EuroQol five dimensions (Usual Activities Subscale)(3 Weeks; Baseline, immediate post intervention, and 3-week folllow-up)
Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-Being Scale(3 Weeks; Baseline, immediate post intervention, and 3-week folllow-up)
Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-21 (Stress subscale)(3 Weeks; Baseline, immediate post intervention, and 3-week folllow-up)
Acceptance and Action Questionnaire- second version(3 Weeks; Baseline, immediate post intervention, and 3-week folllow-up)
Social Connectedness (adapted from Russell's (1996) University of California, Los Angeles Loneliness Scale)(3 Weeks; Baseline, immediate post intervention, and 3-week folllow-up)
EuroQol five dimensions (Mobility Subscale)(3 Weeks; Baseline, immediate post intervention, and 3-week folllow-up)
EuroQol five dimensions (Score to indicate how health is today)(3 Weeks; Baseline, immediate post intervention, and 3-week folllow-up)
EuroQol five dimensions (Self-care Subscale)(3 Weeks; Baseline, immediate post intervention, and 3-week folllow-up)
EuroQol five dimensions (Pain/Discomfort Subscale)(3 Weeks; Baseline, immediate post intervention, and 3-week folllow-up)
EuroQol five dimensions (Anxiety/Depression Subscale)(3 Weeks; Baseline, immediate post intervention, and 3-week folllow-up)