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Conditions
Brief summary
This study will test using a randomised controlled trial a brief online intervention (an Acceptance-Facilitation Intervention, AFI) designed to increase uptake and adherence to an online mental health program (myCompass 2). The primary hypotheses are that uptake of the program will be higher in the AFI + myCompass 2 condition relative to the myCompass 2 alone condition (H1), and that more participants will adhere to the intervention in the AFI + myCompass 2 condition relative to myCompass 2 alone (H2).
Interventions
Arm 1 - AFI + myCompass 2
Arm 2 - myCompass 2 alone
AFI:
The Acceptance-Facilitation Intervention (AFI) will consist of brief (approximately 5 minutes), tailored material presented online to the participant after they are randomised to a condition but before they start the myCompass 2 intervention. The material will be designed to challenge many of the personal barriers to engagement with psychosocial interventions, informed by theory emphasising the importance of social norms in the acceptabi
Arm 1 - AFI + myCompass 2 Arm 2 - myCompass 2 alone AFI: The Acceptance-Facilitation Intervention (AFI) will consist of brief (approximately 5 minutes), tailored material presented online to the participant after they are randomised to a condition but before they start the myCompass 2 intervention. The material will be designed to challenge many of the personal barriers to engagement with psychosocial interventions, informed by theory emphasising the importance of social norms in the acceptability of online psychosocial programs. myCompass 2: myCompass 2 is an updated version of the previously evaluated myCompass online program. It is a fully automated, interactive self-help program that is delivered via the Internet. The program provides people experiencing mild-to-moderate symptoms of stress, anxiety and/or depression, with 24/7 access to a private, personalised and evidence-based treatment program. myCompass 2 contains 14 modules derived from cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), problem solving therapy, interpersonal psychotherapy and positive psychology. Seven modules provide core transdiagnostic CBT, while the remaining seven are tailored to specific mental health concerns. Other features include real-time self-monitoring of thoughts, feelings and behaviours (via mobile phone or computer); SMS or email self-monitoring reminders; graphical feedback about self-monitoring information; and helpful facts, mental health-care tips or motivational statements (via SMS or email). myCompass 2 is tailored to user needs, with screening scales used to profile the participant and provide them with recommendations as to which modules would be most suitable for them. myCompass 2 is delivered over 7 weeks to enable sufficient time to complete all of the available modules. It is expected that users will complete two modules per week for 7 weeks. Each module takes 30-45 minutes to complete. Intervention delivery and assessments will be automated. Online usage data is automatically collected by the myCompass program for each user.
Sponsors
Associate Professor Philip Batterham
Study design
Allocation
Randomised controlled trial
Intervention model
Parallel
Primary purpose
Treatment
Masking
Blinded (masking used) (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
1) Symptoms of depression OR anxiety in the mild to moderate range (PHQ-9 OR GAD-7 score at screening of 5-14). 2) Aged 18 years or over and living in Australia.
Exclusion criteria
1) Previous use of the myCompass online program. 2) Receiving psychological therapy at screening. 3) Had a suicide plan in the past month. 4) Diagnosis of psychosis or bipolar disorder. 5) Symptoms of depression AND anxiety in the none/low range (PHQ-9 AND GAD-7 score at screening of 0-4). 6) Symptoms of depression OR anxiety in the severe range (PHQ-9 OR GAD-7 score at screening of 15+).
Outcome results
None listed