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NCT Number: NCT04362358

Online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Stress Disorders in Health Workers Involved in the Care of Patients During the Covid-19 Epidemic

Some preliminary epidemiological research conduct in China in health workers involved in the care of Covid-19 patients has shown high rates of depression (>50%), generalized anxiety disorder (>44%), insomnia (>36%) and stress symptoms (>73%), which negatively impact their well-being as well as their ability to work effectively . These rates were observed during the epidemic peak, but they can also have a long-term mental health effect, both individually, but also in a systemic manner , similar to what has been reported relative to the SARS-CoV-1 . Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is recognized as an effective treatment for stress-reduction, as well as for the prevention of multiple mental health problems in at-risk individuals . Moreover, CBT has been found to be effective in brief online formats , which could make it feasible during the current Covid-19 epidemic. To our knowledge, there are no online CBT programmes targeting stress problems in health workers involved in the care of patients during the current epidemic context. The aim of our study is to evaluate the efficacy of the online CBT programme we have developped to specifically address immediate perceived stress in health workers, as well as the prevention of mental health problems at 3- and 6-months follow-up

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Key information

Conditions

Stress - Prevention of Sleep Disorders, PTSD and Depression Behavior Behavioral Symptoms Depression Mental Disorders Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders, Traumatic Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders

Age range

18 year–70 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Weiner Luisa

Strasbourg, 67000, France

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Health worker
  • Male or Female
  • Aged 18-70
  • Able to understand the French language

Exclusion criteria

  • PSS < 16
  • Suicidal ideation assessed as < 3 on the item 9 of the PHQ-9
  • legally able to provide informed consent

Treatment and study plan

Online cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)

Behavioral

7 sessions of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) online + possibility to contact the psychological hotline

Online bibliotherapy programme

Behavioral

online bibliotherapy programme on the Ma Santé website Also with explanatory sheets and tools to improve stress management and the possibility of contacting the Psychological Hotline

Primary outcomes

  1. Significant score reduction at the Perceived Stress Scale

    Time frame: T0 inclusion

  2. Significant score reduction at the Perceived Stress Scale

    Time frame: T1 (3-month follow-up)

  3. Significant score reduction at the Perceived Stress Scale

    Time frame: T1 (up to 8 weeks treatment)

  4. Significant score reduction at the Perceived Stress Scale

    Time frame: T2 (6-month follow-up)

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University Hospital, Strasbourg, France

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Efficacy of an Online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Programme Aiming at Reducing the Stress of Health Workers Involved in the Care of Patients During the Covid-19 Epidemic: a Randomized-controlled Trial

Acronym: REST

Important dates

Study start
2020
Primary completion
2021
Study completion
2021
First posted
Apr 24, 2020
Registry last updated
Jan 20, 2026

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