RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06162624

Pilot Effectiveness Trial of an ACT Self-help Workbook Tailored Specifically for Prisons

Sponsor

University of Wisconsin, Madison

Enrollment

96 participants

Start Date

Dec 9, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Depression, Anxiety Depression Anxiety Anxiety Disorders

Summary

The goal of this research study is to adapt an ACT-self-help workbook to the prison setting and determine the feasibility acceptability, and effectiveness of this workbook. Participants can expect to be in the study for 13 weeks.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

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This study tests a self-help workbook based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) — a type of mindfulness-based psychological therapy — tailored for adults with chronic pain. The workbook helps people learn to live better with pain by changing how they relate to it, rather than focusing solely on eliminating it. **You may be eligible if...** - You are an adult (18+) living with chronic pain (pain lasting 3 or more months) - You can read and understand the workbook language - You have access to complete the program **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are currently receiving intensive psychological therapy for pain - You have severe psychiatric illness that would interfere with participation - You are unable to engage with written self-help materials Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

ACT: Therapy that builds in traditional cognitive behavioral therapy principles but emphasizes different processes in behavior change. Delivered over 8 weeks of self-guided study and homework assignments.

BEHAVIORALReflective Journaling

As control condition, reflective journaling will be used.

Locations(1)

University of Wisconsin

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

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