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Callum Stephenson1, Anchan Kumar1, Niloufar Malakouti1
1Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Health Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada.
JMIR Research Protocols
|August 16, 2023
Summary
This study compares electronically delivered cognitive behavioral therapy (e-CBT) and a web-based mental health check-in program for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Findings will inform accessible, scalable mental health treatments.
Area of Science:
- Digital mental health interventions
- Anxiety disorder treatment efficacy
- Comparative effectiveness research
Background:
- Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is common, with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) as the gold standard.
- High demand and costs limit access to traditional CBT.
- Web-based interventions offer scalable solutions for mental health care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the efficacy of electronically delivered CBT (e-CBT) and a web-based mental health check-in program for treating GAD.
- To evaluate these interventions delivered via a secure, web-based platform.
Main Methods:
- 100 adults with GAD randomly assigned to 12-week e-CBT or check-in program.
- e-CBT group: modules, homework, therapist feedback.
- Check-in group: weekly therapist-led chat using themed questions.
- Efficacy assessed via validated questionnaires at baseline, week 6, and week 12.
Main Results:
- Ethics approval obtained April 2021; recruitment began May 2021.
- Data collection and analysis completion expected by August 2023.
- Statistical analysis will include linear and binomial regression.
Conclusions:
- This is the first study comparing e-CBT and web-based check-ins for GAD.
- Results will guide the development of more accessible and effective mental health treatments.
- Findings contribute to advancing scalable digital mental health solutions.
Keywords:
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