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Enhancing Therapist-Guided Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Depression and Anxiety With Additional Content
Led by University of Regina · Updated on 2026-04-29
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Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
N/A
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of Regina
Lead Sponsor
G
Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Health
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating whether adding extra content about loneliness to an internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy (ICBT) program can improve treatment outcomes for adults with symptoms of depression and anxiety who also experience frequent loneliness. The study focuses on clients seeking treatment through an online therapy clinic and aims to see if this additional loneliness-focused content enhances engagement, satisfaction, and symptom improvement compared to the standard Wellbeing Course alone. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: one receiving the Wellbeing Course only, and the other receiving the Wellbeing Course plus additional loneliness content. Both groups will complete 5 online lessons over 8 weeks and receive therapist support via secure messaging or phone calls, with possible extension up to 12 weeks. A booster session will be offered 12 weeks after treatment starts to review progress and strategies for maintaining well-being. During the study, participants will complete questionnaires at screening and at weeks 4, 8, and 20 to assess loneliness, depression, and anxiety levels. Additional assessments will include social network measures and treatment satisfaction. Therapists will monitor progress and provide support as needed. The total involvement may last up to 20 weeks, including follow-up, to track changes and lasting effects of the intervention.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Enhancing Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behaviour Therapy With Additional Content
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Saskatchewan resident
- Aged 18 years or older
- Self-reported difficulty with depression and/or anxiety
- Access to a computer (or other appropriate device) and the Internet
- Willingness to learn information and skills to self-manage mental health difficulties
- Total score on UCLA-3 is greater than 5 at screening
You will not qualify if you...
- Current severe medical or psychiatric condition that requires immediate treatment (e.g. current mania or psychosis, actively suicidal or unable to keep themselves safe, medical condition requiring immediate surgery or other invasive treatment)
- Unable to read and understand English (All content is provided in English and staff is English speaking)
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 screening visit (online)
Duration - 8 to 12 weeks
Participants receive the Wellbeing Course consisting of 5 online cognitive behavioural therapy lessons delivered gradually over 8 weeks, with therapist support offered throughout. Some participants receive additional loneliness content alongside the course. Therapist support may be extended up to 12 weeks if requested and clinically indicated.
Weekly online lessons with therapist support, plus 1 booster session at 12 weeks
Duration - Up to 12 weeks after treatment start (week 20)
Participants complete follow-up assessments to review progress and maintain well-being after treatment ends.
Follow-up assessments at weeks 20
Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
Online Therapy Unit
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, S4S 0A2
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2
Online Therapy Unit
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, S4S0A2
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Research Team
M
Marcie Nugent, MSW
H
Heather Hadjistavropoulos, PhD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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