RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06897553

ACT for Mental Health in Neurological Disorders

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy- Based Group Therapy for Mental Health in Neurological Disorders

Sponsor

Bielefeld University

Enrollment

44 participants

Start Date

Dec 1, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Depression, Anxiety Stress Brain Injury Mental Health Neurological Disorders Executive Function (Cognition)Post-COVID

Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to examine the efficacy of this manual for mental health in people with mixed neurological disorders, including post-COVID. These conditions are often associated with cognitive impairment, which may hamper the effects of psychoterapy. Executive functioning and especially the ability to abstract thinking may be useful for individuals using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Therefore, the main questions research questions are: * Is this intervention effective in improving mental health? * Do executive functions predict the extent of social participation and mental health at the end of therapy? Participants will take part in 8 weekly group therapy sessions of 100 minutes each.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria3

Value above a cut-off of the DASS-21 subscales (depression \> 10, anxiety \> 6, and stress \> 10)
Sufficient cognition and language ability (clinical rating)
Sufficient therapy motivation (clinical rating)

Exclusion Criteria3

Behavioral disorders (e.g., high irritability or apathy in clinical rating)
Other severe mental disorder (dementia, psychosis, personality disorders, intellectual disability)
Simultaneous psychotherapy or neuropsychological therapy

Interventions

BEHAVIORALACT-based group therapy

ACT-based group therapy based on the manual "Living Well with Neurological Conditions" published by Hill et al. (2017; NHS Fundation Trust; available: https://goo.gl/aX6qB5). The manual was translated into German and adapted by shortening sessions, simplifying language and adapting exercises based on clinical experience. The publication of the feasibility study for the adapted manual is currently in preparation. The group therapy includes eight weekly sessions with a duration of 100 minutes each. Three to six individuals participate in a group. The therapy is delivered by at least one licensed psychotherapists. A co-therapist might be included based on individual needs of the group members.