Mild-to-moderate levels of stress or anxiety Mental and Behavioural Disorders
Conditions
Interventions
Participants were allocated to either the Thrive Inside intervention group or the active control group after informed consent and enrolment. Microsoft Excel was used to generate a random allocation se
Sponsors
EarthscapeVR LTD
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 66 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Aged 18-66 years 2. Able to provide written informed consent 3. Able to understand English sufficiently to provide written informed consent and understand the written content of the course (alternative language versions are planned for future versions of both the online course and VR content 4. Are aware of ongoing symptoms of mild-moderate anxiety or stress, e.g., over-worrying, nervousness, irritability, mood swings, difficulty concentrating, feeling overwhelmed, exhaustion, negative thoughts, avoidance or withdrawal from usual activities, appetite changes, sleep disturbances, and/or changes in routine 5. Have access to a laptop, mobile phone, or tablet with an internet connection to participate in the online course. The course is designed to be user-friendly and accessible across multiple devices, promoting greater inclusivity
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. No history of serious self-reported psychiatric or medical conditions 2. No current self-reported serious psychiatric symptoms, such as psychosis or eating disorders 3. No significant issues with vision and/or hearing loss 4. A diagnosis of, or chronic symptoms related to, anxiety disorders such as social anxiety, agoraphobia, health anxiety, panic disorder, or obsessive-compulsive disorder
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Perceived stress measured using the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) at baseline Week 0, mid-intervention (around weeks 3 - 6), and post-intervention (around week 14);Anxiety symptoms measured using Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) at baseline Week 0, mid-intervention (around weeks 3 - 6), and post-intervention (around week 14) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Mental well-being measured using the Warwick–Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale (WEMWBS) at baseline Week 0, mid-intervention (around weeks 3 - 6), and post-intervention (around week 14);Life satisfaction measured using the Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS) at baseline Week 0, mid-intervention (around weeks 3 - 6), and post-intervention (around week 14);Nature connectedness measured using the Nature Relatedness Scale-6 (NR-6) at baseline Week 0, mid-intervention (around weeks 3 - 6), and post-intervention (around week 14) | — |
Countries
England, United Kingdom
Contacts
Public ContactAnnahita Nezami
Outcome results
None listed