The study seeks to investigate the effects of a guided internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (ICBT) programme a on adult mental health problems related to the current coronavirus pandemic. ICBT will be compared to a wait-list control group. Participants will be recruited in Sweden with a nationwide recruitment.
The study is set up as a randomized controlled trial. Quality of life, depressive symptoms, anxiety, sleep problems and traumatic stress will be measured. Given uncertainties regarding the psychological effects of Covid-19 pandemic a transproblematic tailored treatment approach will be used that has been tested in several previous trials. However, the present program has been adapted for the target population of people who are affected by the societal and individual consequences of the pandemic. The study does not focus on people who have or have had the corona virus.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
76
Intervention based on cognitive behavioural therapy principles and adapted to the coronavirus pandemic situation. Intervention's main purpose is to mental health issues such as depressive symtoms, stress, worry and anxiety related to the coronavirus pandemic and increase quality of life in the current situation. Intervention contains psycho-educational elements as well as examples and exercises.
Linköping University
Linköping, Östergötland County, Sweden
Becks Depression Inventory-II
Measure of depressive symptoms. Possible range for the total sum: 0 to 63 (created by summing up the score from each item) with a higher score indicating a higher level of depressive symptoms. Clinical ranges for minimal, mild, moderate and severe major depressive disorder are considered to be 0-13, 13-19, 20-28, and 29-63 points.
Time frame: Change between baseline and end of treatment after seven weeks.
Brunnsviken Brief Quality of Life Scale
Measure of quality of life, total score ranging from 0 to 96 with a higher score indicating a higher quality of life. The scores of each of the six primary questions regarding perceived quality of life within an area of life are multiplied with the score of an item measuring the perceived importance of the area in question.
Time frame: Change between baseline and end of treatment after seven weeks.
Patient Health Questionnaire
Measure of depressive symptoms. Possible range for the total sum: 0 to 27 (created by summing up the score from each item) with a higher score indicating higher levels of depression. Clinical cut-offs for mild, moderate, moderately severe and severe major depressive disorder are considered to be 5, 10, 15, and 20 points.
Time frame: Change between baseline and end of treatment after seven weeks.
Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test
The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test is a 10-item screening tool to assess alcohol consumption, drinking behaviors, and alcohol-related problems. 10 items and scores ranging from 0-40 with higher scores indicating a higher level of alcohol use.
Time frame: Change between baseline and end of treatment after seven weeks.
Insomnia Severity Index
Measure of insomnia severity and symptoms of disordered sleep. The total score can range between 0 (no sleep problems) to 28 (severe sleep problems and insomnia) with higher scores indicating severer levels of sleeping problems. Norm score ranges include low likelihood of sleep problems (0 to 7 points), some sleep problems (8 to 14 points), moderate sleep problems (15 to 21 points), severe sleep problems (22 to 28 points).
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Time frame: Change between baseline and end of treatment after seven weeks.
The CoRonavIruS Health Impact Survey
Screening for health impact and exposure of the coronavirus pandemic, with higher scores indicating a more severe impact from the coronavirus pandemic.
Time frame: At baseline
Impact of Event Scale-Revised
Assesses subjective distress caused by traumatic events. Items are rated on a 5-point scale ranging from 0 ("not at all") to 4 ("extremely"). The Impact of Event Scale-Revised yields a total score (ranging from 0 to 88) with a higher score indicate more severe distress caused by the traumatic events.
Time frame: Change between baseline and end of treatment after seven weeks.
Perceived Stress Scale
It is a measure of the degree to which situations in one's life are appraised as stressful. It contains 10 items that are scored on a range between 0 (never) to 4 (very often). The total score can range from 0-56 and a higher score reflects higher levels of perceived stress.
Time frame: Change between baseline and end of treatment after seven weeks.
Becks Depression Inventory-II
Same as during the treatment phase.
Time frame: Change between posttreatment and 12-month follow-up.
Brunnsviken Brief Quality of Life Scale
Same as during the treatment phase.
Time frame: Change between posttreatment and 12-month follow-up.
Dimensions of Anger Reactions (DAR-5) Questionnaire
The DAR-5 measures anger and its frequency, intensity, duration, level of aggression and impact on functioning during the last 4 weeks. The total severity score range between 5-25. Higher scores indicate that you are experiencing psychological distress and functional impairment as a result of your anger.
Time frame: Change between posttreatment and 12-month follow-up.