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ICBT for Anxiety and Depressive Symptoms in Brazilian Young Adults
Sponsor: Linkoeping University
Summary
This study aims to investigate the effects of a selfguided internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (ICBT) program on depressive and anxiety symptoms in young Brazilian adults. Treatment group will be compared to a waiting list control group. Participants will be recruited in Brazil with a nationwide recruitment.
Official title: Se Cuida - Internet-delivered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety and Depressive Symptoms in Brazilian Emerging Adults
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 24 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
200
Start Date
2024-03-12
Completion Date
2025-02
Last Updated
2024-10-09
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Se Cuida Intervention
The intervention consist in an internet based cognitive behavioural therapy program delivered through a online platform. Intervention consist of 8 weeks with 8 weekly modules assigned to the participants. The program has been translated and adapted to the Brazilian and is based on CBT techniques focused on managing psychological symptoms of anxiety and depression in young people. Out of a total 14 modules adaptaded, 8 will be delivered in the treatment: 5 will be available to all participants and 3 will be tailored according to the initial assessment and interviews. The intervention is self-guided with support on demand, meaning that when participants need support, they could chat directly through the platform text message channel with a psychoteraphist responsible for them. Also, once a week each participants receive feedbacks regarding their work on the program\'s exercises.
Locations (1)
University of São Paulo - Department of Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy, Sciences and Languages of Ribeirão Preto
Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil