NCT06475716

Guided Internet-based Trauma-focused CBT Programme for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder 'Spring'

Efficacy of a Guided Internet-based Trauma-focused CBT Intervention 'Spring' for ICD-11 Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms: A Randomized Controlled Trial

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 50 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Vilnius University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The main aim of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of the Lithuanian version of the internet-based guided self-help programme (Spring) in reducing ICD-11 PTSD symptoms.

Detailed description

Spring is an online guided self-help programme for the reduction of posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms. It is based on the principles of trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy and consists of 8 steps covering psychoeducation, grounding techniques, management of anxiety, behavioral activation, imaginal exposure, cognitive restructuring, in vivo exposure, and prevention of relapse. The user of the programme also receives up to 3 hours of therapist guidance. Originally Spring was developed by the research team at Cardiff University. In the current study, the most recent second version of the Spring programme adapted to the Lithuanian population will be used. The main aim of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of the Lithuanian version of the Spring programme in reducing ICD-11 posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms.

Conditions

• Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Internet-based guided programme Spring	Spring is an online guided self-help programme based on the principles of trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy and consists of 8 steps designed for delivery over 8 weeks. The steps cover psychoeducation, grounding techniques, management of anxiety, behavioral activation, imaginal exposure, cognitive restructuring, in vivo exposure, and prevention of relapse. The user of the programme also receives up to 3 hours of therapist guidance.

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-09-10
• Primary completion: 2025-12-20
• Completion: 2025-12-20
• First posted: 2024-06-26
• Last updated: 2024-06-26