A RCT of Telephone-supported ACT in MS
A Feasibility Randomized Control Trial (RCT) of Telephone-supported Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Low Mood in Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
What it found
We found no results in the registry or in papers.
What was tested
Treatment tested
- Telephone-support Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
What it measured
Main measures
Feasibility of recruitment, measured with telephone-interviews.
At post-intervention, which is the specific time point when participants report to the researchers that they have finished their self-help books and support calls, or exactly 12 weeks after randomisat
FeasibilityFeasibility of randomisation, measured with telephone-interviews.
At post-intervention, which is the specific time point when participants report to the researchers that they have finished their self-help books and support calls, or exactly 12 weeks after randomisat
FeasibilityFeasibility of psychometric assessment, measured with telephone-interviews.
At post-intervention, which is the specific time point when participants report to the researchers that they have finished their self-help books and support calls, or exactly 12 weeks after randomisat
FeasibilityFeasibility of the self-help book, measured with telephone-interviews.
At post-intervention, which is the specific time point when participants report to the researchers that they have finished their self-help books and support calls, or exactly 12 weeks after randomisat
FeasibilityFeasibility of the telephone-support calls, measured with telephone-interviews.
At post-intervention, which is the specific time point when participants report to the researchers that they have finished their self-help books and support calls, or exactly 12 weeks after randomisat
Feasibility
Other measures (4)
Effectiveness in reducing anxiety, as measured using online psycho-metrics.
At post-intervention (12 weeks after randomisation) and 6 months after randomisation
Mood and sleepEffectiveness in reducing depression, as measured using online psycho-metrics.
At post-intervention (12 weeks after randomisation) and 6 months after randomisation
Mood and sleepEffectiveness in reducing physical health problems, as measured using online psycho-metrics.
At post-intervention (12 weeks after randomisation) and 6 months after randomisation
Effectiveness in increasing quality of life, as measured using online psycho-metrics.
At post-intervention (12 weeks after randomisation) and 6 months after randomisation
Quality of life (reported by participants)
Who could take part
MS (type not specified) · 18 and over
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Inclusion criteria
* Diagnosis of MS. Over 7 on the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale
Exclusion criteria
* Already receiving psychotherapy
As registered. Criteria can change, so ask the trial team or your neurologist.
About this trial
In the sponsor's words
This study will investigate the feasibility of running a randomised controlled trial (RCT) of a psychotherapy called "Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)", delivered in a self-help format with additional telephone support from a therapist, for people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and low mood.
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History
Started
Jan 2015
Main results due
Mar 2016
Finished
Apr 2016