Status:

COMPLETED

Examining the Efficacy of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Microinterventions for Distressed First-Generation College Students

Lead Sponsor:

University of Wisconsin, Madison

Conditions:

Psychological Distress

Self-Assessment

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-19 years

Phase:

PHASE1

Brief Summary

This research study aims to evaluate the feasibility, safety, and effectiveness of a micro-randomized acceptance and commitment therapy-based (ACT-based) intervention that is delivered to distressed f...

Detailed Description

The transition to college is associated with a number of changes in health behaviors and mental health functioning, with 50% of college students meeting criteria for a psychiatric disorder. In particu...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Willing to provide informed consent.
  • Willing to comply with all study procedures and be available for the duration of the study.
  • Individuals 18-19 years of age.
  • Individuals who are full-time freshman or sophomore students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
  • Fluent in written English.
  • Has access to a smartphone.
  • First-generation college student.
  • Significant subjective distress (endorses distress on at least 4 out of the past 7 days that interfered with functioning in screening survey).

Exclusion

  • Expected life expectancy \<6 months.
  • Use of investigational drugs, biologics, or devices within 30 days prior to randomization.
  • Not suitable for study participation due to other reasons at the discretion of the investigators.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 18 2019

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

May 11 2021

Estimated Enrollment :

36 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04081662

Start Date

October 18 2019

End Date

May 11 2021

Last Update

August 6 2021

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University of Wisconsin

Madison, Wisconsin, United States, 53792