Measuring the effectiveness of brief web-based acceptance and commitment therapy to improve psychological well-being in college students

Completed

• Conditions: Psychological well-being; Mental and Behavioural Disorders

• Registration Number: ISRCTN12086191
• Lead Sponsor: niversity College Dublin

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2016-06-19
• Last Update Posted: 9 October 2017

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 113

Inclusion Criteria

1. Aged 18 and over
2. Currently registered as a university or college student
3. No formal diagnosis of mental health disorders
4. No previous experience of mindfulness or mindfulness-based exercises
5. Computer literate

Exclusion Criteria

1. Any previous formal diagnoses of mental health disorders
2. Any previous experience of mindfulness or mindfulness-based exercises
3. Less than 18 years of age
4. Not currently registered as a university or college student (i.e. at third-level education)

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Psychological well-being is measured using the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) at baseline, one week post-intervention and three weeks follow up.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Psychological Distress is measured using the depression, anxiety and stress subscales of the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS-21) at baseline, one week post-intervention and three weeks follow up.