Actively Recruiting
Internet-delivered Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Students: Duration Preference Trial
Led by University of Regina · Updated on 2026-05-05
200
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
338 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of Regina
Lead Sponsor
M
Ministry of Health, Saskatchewan
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
There is growing evidence for the effectiveness of internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy (ICBT) for post-secondary students with symptoms of depression and anxiety. In ICBT, clients review structured online content over several weeks to learn strategies and skills to manage their symptoms. Low treatment completion rates remain a concern for post-secondary students, so it is possible that existing treatment protocols do not offer enough flexibility for students' needs and preferences. This trial will examine students' preferences for different course options (fast-track, 5-week, and 8-week) and compare enrollment, adherence, and outcomes of students who pick each of the three options. In all three options, students will receive optional therapist support, in which the assigned therapist only contacts the student on weeks where the student sends the therapist a message. This trial will help inform the delivery of flexible treatment options for post-secondary students in a routine care setting.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Internet-delivered Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Students: Duration Preference Trial
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Registered as a student at a post-secondary institution in Saskatchewan
- Age 18 years or older
- Have symptoms of depression (score of 5 or greater on the PHQ-9) and/or anxiety (score of 5 or greater on the GAD-7)
- Able to access and use a computer and the Internet comfortably
You will not qualify if you...
- High risk of suicide or hospitalization for mental health within the past 12 months
- Unmanaged alcohol or drug use problems
- Severe unmanaged psychiatric illness (e.g., psychosis or mania)
- Receiving other psychological services more than twice per month
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Online Therapy Unit, University of Regina
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, S4S 0A2
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
M
Marcie Nugent, MSW
CONTACT
H
Heather Hadjistavropoulos, PhD
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
3
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