Status:
COMPLETED
Work-focused Versus Generic Internet-based Interventions for Stress-related Disorders
Lead Sponsor:
Linkoeping University
Conditions:
Adjustment Disorders
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-70 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Objective The aim of the current study was to evaluate the efficacy of an internet-based cognitive-behavioural intervention for stress-related disorders integrating work-related aspects (W-iCBT), comp...
Detailed Description
Introduction Work is an important part of life, contributing to both health and wellbeing for many employees. However, in recent years, stress-related disorders have received more attention, with an i...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Participants were employees who had volunteered for the trial. To be eligible for the study, they had to fulfil the criteria for an adjustment disorder described in the subdivision F43 Reaction to severe stress, and adjustment disorders of the ICD-10. The diagnosis was established through telephone interviews using the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview, additional criteria from the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD-10; 25), and national diagnostic guidelines regarding stress-related disorders.
- In addition to an adjustment disorder, participants had to fulfil the following criteria: (i) a minimum age of 18 years, (ii) mastering Swedish, (iii) have access to a computer or a tablet computer with internet-access, (iv) currently employed, (v) score of \>1.5 points on the Shirom Melamed Burnout Questionnaire (SMBQ), \<34 points on the Montgomery Åsberg Depression Scale-Self Rated (MADRS-S), \<21 points on the Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) and \<14 points on the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT). Mild to moderate forms of DSM axis-I diagnosis were accepted as co-morbid conditions, as long as these were considered to be secondary to the primary adjustment disorder. Participants' on full- or part-time sick leave, one year or less, were also included.
Exclusion
- Participants were excluded from the study if they (i) currently in treatment for stress-related disorder, (ii) currently were suffering from bipolar disorder, psychosis, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), eating disorder, substance abuse, severe forms of depression, anxiety disorder or personality disorders, or (iv) were showing suicidal ideation based on item 9 of the MADRS-S. Participants on medication (e.g., antidepressants or sleep medication) were not excluded from the study but were requested to keep their medication constant during the study period.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 20 2017
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 26 2019
Estimated Enrollment :
182 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05240495
Start Date
January 20 2017
End Date
August 26 2019
Last Update
February 15 2022
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Department of Behavioral Sciences and Learning, Linköping University
Linköping, Östergötland County, Sweden, 58183