An Internet-based Self Applied Treatment Program for Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)
NCT ID: NCT04462146
Last Updated: 2021-10-29
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Basic Information
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UNKNOWN
NA
24 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2021-02-01
2022-06-30
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
NONE
Study Groups
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Internet-based intervention
Internet-based Self Applied Treatment Program. Main components: Motivation for change, Psychoeducation, Behavioral activation, Exposure, Mindfulness and compassion strategies, integration of loss, restoration and reconstruction of meaning, Cognitive reappraisal and Relapse prevention.
Internet-based Self Applied Treatment Program
It is a self-applied treatment for PGD through the web "psicologíaytecnología.labpsitec.es". There are 8 treatment modules. Each module lasts approximately 60 minutes. It contains written information, videos, audios, photos and interactive questionnaires. The total duration of treatment is up to 8-10 weeks. A weekly support call will be made (maximum 10 minutes) to answer questions and reinforce and motivate the patient. No additional clinical content or counselling will be provided. Main components of the treatment: Motivation for change, Psychoeducation, Behavioral activation, Exposure, Mindfulness and compassion strategies, integration of loss, restoration and reconstruction of meaning, Cognitive reappraisal and Relapse prevention
Face-to-face treatment by videoconference
Face-to-face Intervention by videoconference applied by a therapist: Main components: Motivation for change, Psychoeducation, Behavioral activation, Exposure, Mindfulness and compassion strategies, integration of loss, restoration and reconstruction of meaning, Cognitive reappraisal and Relapse prevention.
Videoconference treatment with a therapist
It is a treatment for PGD applied by a therapist composed of 8-10 treatment sessions. Each session lasts approximately 60 minutes. No weekly support call will be provided.
The sessions will take place by videoconference. Main components of the treatment: Motivation for change, Psychoeducation, Behavioral activation, Exposure, Mindfulness and compassion strategies, integration of loss, restoration and reconstruction of meaning, Cognitive reappraisal and Relapse prevention.
Interventions
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Internet-based Self Applied Treatment Program
It is a self-applied treatment for PGD through the web "psicologíaytecnología.labpsitec.es". There are 8 treatment modules. Each module lasts approximately 60 minutes. It contains written information, videos, audios, photos and interactive questionnaires. The total duration of treatment is up to 8-10 weeks. A weekly support call will be made (maximum 10 minutes) to answer questions and reinforce and motivate the patient. No additional clinical content or counselling will be provided. Main components of the treatment: Motivation for change, Psychoeducation, Behavioral activation, Exposure, Mindfulness and compassion strategies, integration of loss, restoration and reconstruction of meaning, Cognitive reappraisal and Relapse prevention
Videoconference treatment with a therapist
It is a treatment for PGD applied by a therapist composed of 8-10 treatment sessions. Each session lasts approximately 60 minutes. No weekly support call will be provided.
The sessions will take place by videoconference. Main components of the treatment: Motivation for change, Psychoeducation, Behavioral activation, Exposure, Mindfulness and compassion strategies, integration of loss, restoration and reconstruction of meaning, Cognitive reappraisal and Relapse prevention.
Other Intervention Names
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Meeting diagnostic criteria for PGD
* Sign an informed consent
* Ability to understand and read Spanish
* Ability to use a computer and having access to the Internet
* Having an e-mail address
Exclusion Criteria
* Presence of another severe mental disorder (substance abuse or dependence, psychotic disorder, dementia o bipolar disorder)
* Presence of severe personality disorder
* Presence of a medical condition whose severity or characteristics prevent the performance of treatment
* Receiving other psychological treatment during the study for PGD
* An increase and/or change in the medication during the study period
18 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Universitat Jaume I
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Principal Investigators
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Soledad Quero, psychology
Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR
Universitat Jaume I
Daniel Campos, psychology
Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR
Universitat Jaume I
Cintia Tur, psychology
Role: STUDY_CHAIR
Universitat Jaume I
Locations
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Universitat Jaume I
Castellon, , Spain
Countries
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Central Contacts
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Facility Contacts
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Soledad Quero
Role: primary
References
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International Classification of Diseases 11th Revision
Other Identifiers
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Identifier Source: org_study_id