Assessment of the effectiveness and acceptability of an online intervention for adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats or significant sources of stress

Assessing the efficacy and acceptability of an Internet-delivered intervention for resilience: a pilot study for a randomised control trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN11866034

Enrollment

Registered

2019-03-20

Start date

2019-02-04

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2022-08-05

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Conditions

Resilience, which is defined in this study as a dynamic mental health adaptation, which individuals are able to face and recover from significant distress or trauma. Mental and Behavioural Disorders

Interventions

The present research will use a three-armed pilot randomised controlled trial (RCT) design. Independent variables include group (K=3

intervention with automated support, intervention with human support and waiting list control group) and time of testing (K=2

pre-intervention and post-intervention). Human support: Participants in the intervention with human support group will be assigned to a supporter from the TCD student counselling service. Supporters

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Over 18 years of age 2. Registered student at the University of Dublin, Trinity College Dublin

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Psychotic or bipolar disorder 2. Risk of suicide 3. Currently in psychotherapy

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1. Resilience measured using the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC) at baseline and post-treatment (8 weeks) 2. Happiness measured using the Pemberton Happiness Index (PHI) at baseline and post-treatment (8 weeks)	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. Gender, age, education, occupation, socioeconomic status, and clinical history measured using the Sociodemographic & History Questionnaire at baseline. 2. Depression measured using the Patient Health Questionnaire – 4 items (PHQ-4) at baseline and post-treatment (8 weeks) 3. Self-esteem measured using the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSE) at baseline and post-treatment (8 weeks) 4. Stress measured using the Perceived Stress Scale – 4 items (PSS-4) at baseline and post-treatment (8 weeks) 5. Satisfaction with treatment measured using the Satisfaction with Treatment (SAT) scale at baseline and post-treatment (8 weeks)	—

Measure

Time frame

1. Gender, age, education, occupation, socioeconomic status, and clinical history measured using the Sociodemographic & History Questionnaire at baseline. 2. Depression measured using the Patient Health Questionnaire – 4 items (PHQ-4) at baseline and post-treatment (8 weeks) 3. Self-esteem measured using the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSE) at baseline and post-treatment (8 weeks) 4. Stress measured using the Perceived Stress Scale – 4 items (PSS-4) at baseline and post-treatment (8 weeks) 5. Satisfaction with treatment measured using the Satisfaction with Treatment (SAT) scale at baseline and post-treatment (8 weeks)

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Countries

Ireland

Contacts

Public ContactAngel Enrique

enriquea@tcd.ie+353(0)879343678

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 17, 2026