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Internet based self-guided intervention for COVID-19 related dysfunctional worry

A brief internet based self-guided intervention for dysfunctional worry related to COVID 19 in India: A randomized controlled trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2021/02/031286
Enrollment
290
Registered
2021-02-15
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-03-04

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Psychological intervention internet based: It is a brief self-guided internet based intervention- The intervention has psychological components to manage worry and for problem solving

Sponsors

Department of Clinical Psychology National Institute of Mental health and NeurosciencesNIMHANS
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: The following 2 criteria for worry must be met: Worrying about COVID-19 and its possible consequences (e.g. risk of getting ill, fear of death, economy, family, etc.) every day, often several times a day The worry about COVID-19 is perceived as difficult to control In addition, at least one of the following negative consequences of worrying: The worry about COVID-19 takes so much time and energy that it is difficult to concentrate on anything else (work, family, hobbies, etc.) Trouble sleeping due to COVID-19 worries Constantly checking the news and social media to follow developments about COVID-19 Marked loss of work productivity due to worries about COVID-19 Difficulties finding joy in everyday situations because of worry about COVID19 Aged 18 years and above Having access to a computer or a similar device (smart phone)- with regular internet access Ability to read, write and comprehend English

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Severe depression, defined as >28 points on the MADRS-S Suicidal risk defined as 5 points or above on item 9 on the MADRS-S

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
GAD-7 worry and anxiety scoreTimepoint: baseline, 1 week, 3 weeks and 52 weeks

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Work and social adjustment Intolerance to unceratainy insomnia severity Timepoint: Baseline 2 weeks, 3 weeks, 52 weeks

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactPaulomi M Sudhir

Clinical Psychology, NIMHANS

paulomi@nimhans.ac.in8026995184

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026