Pilot Effectiveness Trial of an ACT Self-help Workbook Tailored Specifically for Prisons

Part of paid clinical trials in Madison, Wisconsin.

Sponsor
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Study ID
NCT06162624
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Depression
  • Depression, Anxiety

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) — BEHAVIORAL
    ACT: Therapy that builds in traditional cognitive behavioral therapy principles but emphasizes different processes in behavior change. Delivered over 8 weeks of self-guided study and homework assignments.
  • Reflective Journaling — BEHAVIORAL
    As control condition, reflective journaling will be used.

Study Details

The goal of this research study is to adapt an ACT-self-help workbook to the prison setting and determine the feasibility acceptability, and effectiveness of this workbook. Participants can expect to be in the study for 13 weeks.

Key Dates

Start date
Dec 9, 2024
Status verified
Apr 2026
Primary completion
Sep 30, 2026
Completion
Sep 30, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
96 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Experimental: ACT workbook
  • Active Comparator: Control workbook

Primary Outcome Measure

Eligible participants [ Time Frame: Study duration, up to 1 year ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
University of WisconsinMadisonWisconsin53705-

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