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

Umeå University91 enrolled

Overview

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.

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 Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Anxiety Depression Insomnia

Interventions

Internet-administered Mindfulness Training ProgramBEHAVIORAL

A 10 week, internet-administered mindfulness training program, featuring no therapist-support. 10 minutes of training, twice per day.

Discussion groupBEHAVIORAL

Access to a discussion group with the possibility of sharing experiences, methods of relief, and the like.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

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.

Locations (1)

Department of Psychology, Umeå University

Umeå, Västerbotten County, Sweden

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Change from baseline in Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI)

21 item rating scale for anxiety symptoms.

Time frame: 24 hours

Change from baseline in Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI)

21 item rating scale for anxiety symptoms.

Time frame: 6 months

Secondary Outcomes

Change from baseline in Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)

21 item rating scale for depression symptoms.

Time frame: 24 hours

Change from baseline in Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)

21 item rating scale for depression symptoms.

Time frame: 6 months

Change from baseline in Quality Of Life Inventory (QOLI)

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.

Time frame: 24 hours

Change from baseline in Quality Of Life Inventory (QOLI)

Time frame: 6 months

Change from baseline in Insomnia Severity Index (ISI)

7 item rating scale of insomnia symptoms.

Time frame: 24 hours

Change from baseline in Insomnia Severity Index (ISI)

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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