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Comparison of Online Group Therapy Interventions for Procrastination

NCT ID: NCT05829174

Last Updated: 2024-12-03

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

222 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2023-04-14

Study Completion Date

2024-06-15

Brief Summary

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The aim of this study is to compare the efficacy of two cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) protocols for procrastination with an active control protocol including cognitive-behavioral elements and with a wait-list control group. The interventions will be delivered online in group settings. All three protocols include identical psychoeducation and cognitive modules related to procrastination, but will differ in the behavioral modules. The behavioral module in one protocol is focused on starting on time and realistic planning. The second protocol implements working time restriction. The active comparator protocol implements the pomodoro time management technique. The wait-list control group will receive one of the CBT protocols after the period of waiting. It is assumed that all active conditions will be superior to the wait-list control, and that CBT protocols will be superior to the protocol including the time management technique. Primary (procrastination) and secondary (depression and anxiety) measures will be collected prior and after the interventions (or waiting period in wait-list group) and after 6-months in the three active condition groups.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Procrastination

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

Participants Caregivers

Study Groups

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Techniques of Starting on Time and Planning Realistically

5 session (one session a week) online group therapy including several psychoeducation and cognitive modules (what is procrastination, role of rewards, work environment, belief identification, cognitive restructuring, relapse prevention) and a behavioral module: realistic planning, timely beginning.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Psychoeducation and cognitive modules

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Psychoeducation and cognitive modules: what is procrastination, role of rewards, work environment, belief identification, cognitive restructuring, relapse prevention.

Behavioral module: Starting on Time and Planning Realistically

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Learning of realistic planning, and timely starting of work.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Technique of Working Time Restriction

5 session (one session a week) online group therapy including several psychoeducation and cognitive modules (what is procrastination, role of rewards, work environment, belief identification, cognitive restructuring, relapse prevention) and a behavioral module: working time restriction.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Psychoeducation and cognitive modules

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Psychoeducation and cognitive modules: what is procrastination, role of rewards, work environment, belief identification, cognitive restructuring, relapse prevention.

Behavioral module: Working Time Restriction

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Restriction of allowed time for work, and gradual increase of allowed time, if previous time windows where effectively used.

Cognitive Behavioral Intervention with Time Management Technique

5 session (one session a week) online group therapy including several psychoeducation and cognitive modules (what is procrastination, role of rewards, work environment, belief identification, cognitive restructuring, relapse prevention) and a behavioral module: pomodoro technique.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Psychoeducation and cognitive modules

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Psychoeducation and cognitive modules: what is procrastination, role of rewards, work environment, belief identification, cognitive restructuring, relapse prevention.

Behavioral module: Pomodoro Time Management Technique

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Working in 25 minutes time intervals

Wait-list control group

No intervention

Group Type NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

Interventions

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Psychoeducation and cognitive modules

Psychoeducation and cognitive modules: what is procrastination, role of rewards, work environment, belief identification, cognitive restructuring, relapse prevention.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Behavioral module: Starting on Time and Planning Realistically

Learning of realistic planning, and timely starting of work.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Behavioral module: Working Time Restriction

Restriction of allowed time for work, and gradual increase of allowed time, if previous time windows where effectively used.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Behavioral module: Pomodoro Time Management Technique

Working in 25 minutes time intervals

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Bachelor's and Master's university students
* Self-reported primary difficulties related to chronic and severe procrastination
* Serious procrastination problem lasting for at least one year as confirmed during clinical interview
* Having a postponed/procrastinated project to complete in the course of therapy
* Willing to participate in the study
* Fluent in Polish language
* Computer access and stable Internet connection

Exclusion Criteria

* Current participation in other psychotherapy
* Change of psychiatric medication during last 12 weeks
* Severe anxiety or affective disorders and any other severe psychiatric disorders that require other type of specialized care and are primary to procrastination problem (e.g. major depressive episode, social phobia, PTSD, etc.)
* Active suicidality
* Psychosis, bipolar disorder
* Alcohol or substance dependence
* Severe personality disorders (with exclusion of avoidant, dependent and obsessive-compulsive personality disorders)
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

26 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Warsaw

OTHER

Sponsor Role collaborator

Institute of Psychology, Polish Academy of Sciences

UNKNOWN

Sponsor Role collaborator

National Science Centre, Poland

OTHER_GOV

Sponsor Role collaborator

Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology of the Polish Academy of Sciences

OTHER_GOV

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Marek Wypych, PhD, DSc

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology, Polish Academy of Sciences

Jarosław Michałowski, Prof.

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities

Joachim Kowalski, PhD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Institute of Psychology, Polish Academy of Sciences

Locations

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Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology, Polish Academy of Sciences

Warsaw, , Poland

Site Status

Countries

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Poland

Other Identifiers

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NenckiInstitute

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id