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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Recruitment Status

UNKNOWN

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

24 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2021-02-01

Study Completion Date

2022-06-30

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this study is to investigate the feasibility, acceptability and preliminary efficacy of an internet delivered cognitive behavior treatment (ICBT) for people with prolonged grief disorder (PGD) compared to a face-to-face intervention for PGD.

Detailed Description

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Grief is an intense emotional reaction to the loss of a loved one. It produces feelings of regret and longing that usually decrease over time. However, some people have difficulty adapting to the loss and develop Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD). An open clinical trial will be conducted to investigate the feasibility \[initial efficacy and acceptability\] of an Internet delivered cognitive behavior treatment (ICBT) for adult people diagnosed with prolonged grief disorder (PGD). There will be at least 24 participants that will be randomly assigned to experimental group (internet-based treatment for PGD) or active control group (traditional face- to-face intervention for PGD). Four assessment moments will be included (pre-treatment, post-treatment, 3 months follow-up and 12 months follow-up). The present study aims to improve knowledge about the feasibility, acceptability and preliminary efficacy of an ICBT for PGD and conduct a preliminary comparison between two intervention conditions (internet-based intervention vs. traditional face-to-face intervention). Also, the investigators aim to collect information that can help to improve the efficacy and acceptability of Internet-based interventions in general.

Conditions

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Prolonged Grief Disorder

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

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.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Internet-based Self Applied Treatment Program

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

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.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Videoconference treatment with a therapist

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

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

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

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.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Other Intervention Names

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GROw

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Age ≥ 18 years
* 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 risk of suicide or self-destructive behaviors
* 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
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Universitat Jaume I

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

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

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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Spain

Central Contacts

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Soledad Quero, psychology

Role: CONTACT

Phone: +34 96 438 76 41

Email: [email protected]

Facility Contacts

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Soledad Quero

Role: primary

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Related Links

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https://icd.who.int/browse11/l-m/en

International Classification of Diseases 11th Revision

Other Identifiers

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Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id