A comparison of two online cognitive-behavioural interventions for symptoms of depression in a student population: the role of therapist responsiveness

A randomised parallel group controlled trial of online delivered cognitive behavioural therapy treatment with an adult student population

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN63094649

Enrollment

120

Registered

2011-11-09

Start date

2008-08-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Mild to moderate depression Mental and Behavioural Disorders Depressive episode

Interventions

The trial had two active treatment conditions, the first being cCBT (Computerised Cognitive Behaviour Therapy), self-administered by the user with no support. The second was eCBT (Email Cognitive Beha

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Participant scores between 14 and 29 on the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Below 14 or above 29 on BDI 2. Suicidal ideation and/or plans 3. Diagnosed organic mental health disorder 4. Recent medical illness diagnosis 5. Drug or alcohol dependence 6. On medication for depression less than 6 months

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) Measured at baseline, week 8 (end of treatment), week 16 follow-up and week 32 follow-up	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. Clinical Outcomes in Routine Evaluation - Outcome Measure (CORE-OM-10) measured at baseline, week 8 (end of treatment), week 16 follow-up and week 32 follow-up 2. Working Alliance Inventory (WAI)-was administered at weeks 2, 4 and 6 3. Helpful Aspects of Therapy (HAT)-was administered from session 2 to session 8 4. Satisfaction with treatment measure was administered at week 8, end of treatment	—

Measure

Time frame

1. Clinical Outcomes in Routine Evaluation - Outcome Measure (CORE-OM-10) measured at baseline, week 8 (end of treatment), week 16 follow-up and week 32 follow-up 2. Working Alliance Inventory (WAI)-was administered at weeks 2, 4 and 6 3. Helpful Aspects of Therapy (HAT)-was administered from session 2 to session 8 4. Satisfaction with treatment measure was administered at week 8, end of treatment

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Countries

Ireland

Outcome results

None listed

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