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Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (FACT) for Stress, Anxiety, and Depression

A Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Study of Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (FACT)

Sponsor

University of Aarhus

Enrollment

60 participants

Start Date

Jan 6, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (FACT)Wailist

Summary

This study is an interventional study examining the feasibility and acceptability of Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (FACT) as a short-term intervention. Sixty participants will be randomized to either an intervention group (FACT; receiving a maximum of 250 min treatment) or a waitlist control group (receiving treatment after four months). Inclusion criteria are elevated symptoms of anxiety (GAD-7 ≥ 9), depression (PHQ-9 ≥ 10), and/or stress (PSS ≥ 14). Participants will complete self-report questionnaires at baseline, post-treatment, and at 1- and 3-month follow-ups. Additionally, brief session questionnaires will be completed before and after each session. Recruitment will take place through general practi-tioners in the Aarhus area.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria1

(i) age ≥ 18 years, (ii) clinically relevant symptoms of distress ≥ 4 \[53\] and either symptoms of anxiety measured with the Generalized Anxiety Disorders (GAD ≥ 9 \[54\]) questionnaire and/or symptoms of depression with assessed with the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9 ≥ 10 \[55\]) and/or symptoms of stress measured with the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS ≥ 14), (iii) Danish language proficiency, (iv) ability and willingness to give informed consent, (v) no or stable antidepressant/antianxiety medication (i.e., same dosage for ≥ 6 weeks), (vi) access to either a smartphone, tablet, or computer with a video camera

Exclusion Criteria1

(i) currently receiving other psychotherapy or counseling for the same problem, (iii) a history of bipolar disorder, (ii) current or past psychotic disorder, (iv) substance abuse or dependence judged to require treatment, (v) suicide risk requiring immediate hospitalization.

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Interventions

OTHERFocused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: This is a short-term treatment to alleviate symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression.

Locations(1)

Trøjborg Lægehus

Aarhus C, Denmark

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