None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
The aim of this project is to examine whether a self-guided version of the ultra-brief digital treatment, the Single Session Course, is effective at reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety. People will be randomly allocated to receive treatment immediately or after 9-weeks. The primary outcomes are depression and anxiety symptoms, and the primary timepoint is 9-weeks. We expect the treatment to be associated with larger symptom reductions compared to a waitlist control.
Interventions
A two arm randomised controlled trial. Participants will be randomised to treatment or a waitlist control group.
The treatment itself consists of a single online lesson which provides psychoeducation about the nature of anxiety and depression and recommendations for self-management of symptoms. The lesson has been designed specifically for this program of research by the eCentreClinic. This intervention will also include practice exercises, illustrative case examples, and an additional resourc
A two arm randomised controlled trial. Participants will be randomised to treatment or a waitlist control group. The treatment itself consists of a single online lesson which provides psychoeducation about the nature of anxiety and depression and recommendations for self-management of symptoms. The lesson has been designed specifically for this program of research by the eCentreClinic. This intervention will also include practice exercises, illustrative case examples, and an additional resource on managing worry and problem solving. It is expected that participants will take 60 minutes to read the lesson, read the practice exercises and resource, and read the case stories. Additional skills practice is at the discretion of the participant. The materials consist of PDF and static powerpoint slides (i.e., no video or audio). Adherence will be measured by tracking the number of times a participant views or downloads each document. The treatment is being delivered in a self-guided format. Contact will be made if participants indicate that they are at risk of suicide/ self-harm or are experiencing technical difficulties.
Sponsors
Macquarie University
Study design
Allocation
Randomised controlled trial
Intervention model
Parallel
Primary purpose
Treatment
Masking
Open (masking not used)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
(a) Australian resident (b) Are aged 18 years or older (c) Experiencing depression or anxiety symptoms
Exclusion criteria
(a) Actively suicidal or unable to keep themselves safe (b) Living outside of Australia (c) Unable to read and understand English
Outcome results
None listed