Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia
Conditions
Keywords
Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia, Mindfulness, Internet
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of a 10 week mindfulness training program -- without therapist-support -- as treatment of anxiety. Effects on depression, quality of life, and insomnia symptoms will also be studied.
Detailed description
Previous research has provided evidence for the thesis that training in mindfulness can decrease symptoms of anxiety and depression. This study will examine the effects of a 10 week mindfulness training program -- without therapist-support -- as treatment of anxiety. Effects on depression, quality of life, and insomnia symptoms will also be studied.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALInternet-administered Mindfulness Training Program
A 10 week, internet-administered mindfulness training program, featuring no therapist-support. 10 minutes of training, twice per day.
BEHAVIORALDiscussion group
Access to a discussion group with the possibility of sharing experiences, methods of relief, and the like.
Sponsors
Umeå University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Satisfy DSM-IV criteria for an anxiety disorder * Living in Sweden and being able to read Swedish * Access to computer with internet connection
Exclusion criteria
* Currently receiving other psychological treatment * Non-stable use of psychoactive medication * Deemed suicidal * Deemed to suffer from other psychological disorder, e.g. psychosis, bipolarity etc.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change from baseline in Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) | 24 hours | 21 item rating scale for anxiety symptoms. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change from baseline in Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) | 24 hours | 21 item rating scale for depression symptoms. |
| Change from baseline in Quality Of Life Inventory (QOLI) | 24 hours | The QOLI assessment yields an overall score and a profile of problems and strengths in 16 areas of life such as love, work and play. The QOLI test is a measure of positive psychology and positive mental health. |
| Change from baseline in Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) | 24 hours | 7 item rating scale of insomnia symptoms. |
Countries
Sweden
Outcome results
None listed