Internet based self-guided intervention for COVID-19 related dysfunctional worry
- Registration Number
- CTRI/2021/02/031286
- Lead Sponsor
- Department of Clinical Psychology National Institute of Mental health and NeurosciencesNIMHANS
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Other (Terminated)
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 0
The following 2 criteria for worry must be met:
Worrying about COVID-19 and its possible consequences (e.g. risk of getting ill, fear of death, economy, family, etc.) every day, often several times a day
The worry about COVID-19 is perceived as difficult to control
In addition, at least one of the following negative consequences of worrying:
The worry about COVID-19 takes so much time and energy that it is difficult to concentrate on anything else (work, family, hobbies, etc.)
Trouble sleeping due to COVID-19 worries
Constantly checking the news and social media to follow developments about COVID-19
Marked loss of work productivity due to worries about COVID-19
Difficulties finding joy in everyday situations because of worry about COVID19
Aged 18 years and above
Having access to a computer or a similar device (smart phone)- with regular internet access
Ability to read, write and comprehend English
Severe depression, defined as >28 points on the MADRS-S
Suicidal risk defined as 5 points or above on item 9 on the MADRS-S
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method GAD-7 worry and anxiety scoreTimepoint: baseline, 1 week, 3 weeks and 52 weeks
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Work and social adjustment <br/ ><br>Intolerance to unceratainy <br/ ><br>insomnia severity <br/ ><br>Timepoint: Baseline 2 weeks, 3 weeks, 52 weeks