Evaluation of an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Group for Adjustmen
"Time to ACT": Multi-site Evaluation of an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Group Intervention for Adjustment Difficulties in Neurological Conditions
What it found
We found no results in the registry or in papers.
This trial finished 10 years ago. We found no results in the registry or in any paper that cites it.
What was tested
Treatment tested
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy group
What it measured
Main measures
Change in Psychological Flexibility on the Acceptance and Action Questionnaire between baseline, 6 weeks and 10 weeks.
Participants will be assessed at baseline, 6 weeks and 10-12 weeks.
Other measures (3)
Change in Low mood on the Patient Health Questionnaire -9 between baseline, 6 weeks and 10 weeks.
Participants will be assessed at baseline, 6 weeks and 10-12 weeks.
Mood and sleepAnxiety on the Generalised Anxiety Disorder Questionnaire -7 between baseline, 6 weeks and 10 weeks.
Participants will be assessed at baseline, 6 weeks and 10-12 weeks.
Mood and sleepSeverity of individual difficulties on a Visual Analog Scale between baseline, 6 weeks and 10 weeks.
Participants will be assessed at baseline, 6 weeks and 10-12 weeks.
Who could take part
MS (type not specified) · 18 to 90
Show the full criteria
Inclusion criteria
* Subjects who have been diagnosed with a neurological condition * Experiencing difficulties with adjustment as identified through assessment with Psychology team * Adult aged 18 and above * Sufficient cognitive capacity and English language skills to participate in group discussions and complete written tasks
Exclusion criteria
* Current drug or alcohol abuse * Significant cognitive impairment * Unable to consent to trial due to cognitive impairment
As registered. Criteria can change, so ask the trial team or your neurologist.
About this trial
In the sponsor's words
With an increase of over 38% in neurological related hospital admissions between 2008-13, there are now over 12.5 million cases of individuals with neurological conditions in the UK. Following diagnosis of a neurological condition, there is often a period of adjustment to new life circumstances, with changes to relationships, ability to work and leisure activities. With a future often fraught with uncertainty, psychological difficulties such as Anxiety and Depression are common. It is estimated that following diagnosis of a neurological condition, up to 60% of individual's will experience mental health difficulties. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) has been gaining popularity in supporting those with neurological conditions. ACT is based on emotional acceptance and supporting individuals to live a valued life, despite ongoing symptoms. Research into the use of ACT with this population has found it to be effective in reducing levels of psychological distress and increasing psychological flexibility. With limited resources and an ever increasing desire to improve interventions offered to patients, services are now looking at new and innovative ways of offering increasingly effective and satisfactory treatments. Therefore, in early 2014, the author devised a six week ACT group intervention for adjustment following diagnosis of a neurological condition. The intervention provides a combination of ACT techniques, in addition to a space for group members to build relationships and share their difficulties, to help individuals increase acceptance of their difficulties and reduce psychological distress. Following an initial pilot, findings illustrated that participants' psychological distress reduced and psychological flexibility increased. Therefore, this research project aims to further evaluate the intervention under controlled conditions.
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History
Started
Jul 2015
Main results due
Feb 2016
Finished
Sept 2016