NCT04376385

An Internet-based Self Applied Treatment Program for Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

An Internet-based Self Applied Treatment Program for Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD): A Multiple-baseline Case Series Study

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 6 (actual)
• Sponsor: Universitat Jaume I · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The purpose os this study is examine the effect and feasibility (usability and satisfaction) of an iCBT (GROw program) for adults with PGD

Detailed description

The death of a loved one has physical, psychological, and social consequences. Between 9.8 and 21.5% of people who lose a loved one develop Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD). Internet- and computer-based interventions (i.e., Internet-delivered Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, iCBT) are cost-effective and scalable alternatives that make it possible to reach more people with PGD. The main goal of the present investigation was to examine the effect and feasibility (usability and satisfaction) of an iCBT (GROw program) for adults with PGD. A secondary objective was to detect adherence to the app (Emotional Monitor) used to measure daily grief symptoms. The study had a single-case multiple-baseline AB design with six participants. The GROw program is organized sequentially in eight modules, and it is based on the dual-process model of coping with bereavement. Evaluations included a pre-to-post treatment assessment of depression, grief symptoms, and typical grief beliefs, along with daily measures of symptom frequency and intensity on the Emotional Monitor App. Treatment opinions and adherence to the App were also collected. Efficacy data were calculated using a Nonoverlap of All Pairs (NAP) analysis and Reliable Change Index (RCI).

Conditions

• Grief

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	GROw: An Internet based Self Applied Treatment Program for Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)	It is a self-applied treatment through the web "psicologíaytecnología.labpsitec.es". There are 8 treatment modules. Each module lasts approximately 60 minutes. It contains written information, videos, audios, photos and interactive questionnaires. The total duration of treatment is 8-10 weeks. A support call will be made a week (maximum 10 minutes) to answer questions and reinforce and motivate the patient. No additional clinical content or counselling will be provided. Main components of the treatment: Motivation for change, Psychoeducation, Behavioral activation, Exposure, Mindfulness and compassion strategies, integration of loss, restoration and reconstruction of meaning, Cognitive reappraisal and Relapse prevention

Timeline

• Start date: 2020-11-01
• Primary completion: 2021-05-01
• Completion: 2021-10-01
• First posted: 2020-05-06
• Last updated: 2022-02-28

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Spain