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NCT Number: NCT01577290

An Internet-administered, Mindfulness Training Program for the Treatment of Anxiety

The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of a 10 week mindfulness training program -- without therapist-support -- as treatment of anxiety. Effects on depression, quality of life, and insomnia symptoms will also be studied.

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Key information

Conditions

Anxiety Anxiety Disorders Behavior Behavioral Symptoms Depression Dyssomnias Insomnia Mental Disorders Nervous System Diseases Sleep Disorders, Intrinsic Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders Sleep Wake Disorders

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Department of Psychology, Umeå University

Umeå, Västerbotten County, 90181, Sweden

About this study

Previous research has provided evidence for the thesis that training in mindfulness can decrease symptoms of anxiety and depression. This study will examine the effects of a 10 week mindfulness training program -- without therapist-support -- as treatment of anxiety. Effects on depression, quality of life, and insomnia symptoms will also be studied.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Satisfy DSM-IV criteria for an anxiety disorder
  • Living in Sweden and being able to read Swedish
  • Access to computer with internet connection

Exclusion criteria

  • Currently receiving other psychological treatment
  • Non-stable use of psychoactive medication
  • Deemed suicidal
  • Deemed to suffer from other psychological disorder, e.g. psychosis, bipolarity etc.

Treatment and study plan

Internet-administered Mindfulness Training Program

Behavioral

A 10 week, internet-administered mindfulness training program, featuring no therapist-support. 10 minutes of training, twice per day.

discussion group

Behavioral

Access to a discussion group with the possibility of sharing experiences, methods of relief, and the like.

Primary outcomes

  1. Change from baseline in Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI)

    Time frame: 24 hours

    21 item rating scale for anxiety symptoms.

  2. Change from baseline in Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI)

    Time frame: 6 months

    21 item rating scale for anxiety symptoms.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Change from baseline in Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)

    Time frame: 24 hours

    21 item rating scale for depression symptoms.

  2. Change from baseline in Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)

    Time frame: 6 months

    21 item rating scale for depression symptoms.

  3. Change from baseline in Quality Of Life Inventory (QOLI)

    Time frame: 24 hours

    The QOLI assessment yields an overall score and a profile of problems and strengths in 16 areas of life such as love, work and play. The QOLI test is a measure of positive psychology and positive mental health.

  4. Change from baseline in Quality Of Life Inventory (QOLI)

    Time frame: 6 months

    The QOLI assessment yields an overall score and a profile of problems and strengths in 16 areas of life such as love, work and play. The QOLI test is a measure of positive psychology and positive mental health.

  5. Change from baseline in Insomnia Severity Index (ISI)

    Time frame: 24 hours

    7 item rating scale of insomnia symptoms.

  6. Change from baseline in Insomnia Severity Index (ISI)

    Time frame: 6 months

    7 item rating scale of insomnia symptoms.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Umeå University

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2012
Primary completion
2013
Study completion
2014
First posted
Apr 13, 2012
Registry last updated
Nov 1, 2016

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