A randomised trial of a low intensity intervention model within a university health service to improve the mental health of students.

Status

Not yet recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ANZCTR

Registry ID

ACTRN12611000114943

Enrollment

440

Registered

2011-02-01

Start date

2011-03-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2020-01-13

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Conditions

None listed

Brief summary

The aim of this study is to investigate the feasibility of implementing low intensity interventions within a university health service. The objectives are to: 1. Increase the identification and early intervention of students who are experiencing high levels of distress. 2. Evaluate the effectiveness of low intensity intervention on student wellbeing (vs. screening and treatment information alone); 3. Evaluate uptake, retention, and perceived relevance and utility of LI-CBTs within a health service context.

Interventions

A Psychological Wellbeing practitioner will work with participants to develop a personalised intervention plan. Participants will receive a 15 minute telephone or skype consultation or email support with the practitioner each week for 8 weeks to help the participant problem solve any issues that arise and reinforce motivation to continue with the intervention. The intervention will use cognitive behavioural strategies.

Study design

Allocation

Randomised controlled trial

Intervention model

Parallel

Primary purpose

Treatment

Masking

Blinded (masking used)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

0 to No maximum

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion criteria

Enrolled students at The University of Queensland. Clinically elevated scores on the K10

Exclusion criteria

Currently receiving services for mental health problems

Outcome results