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Internet-Delivered Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (iACT) for Youth With PTSD and Chronic Pain

RecruitingNA

Sponsor: Skane University Hospital

Conditions: Chronic Pain, PTSD

Interventions: iACT

Countries: Sweden

The primary aim of this study is to investigate the effect of Internet-delivered Acceptance and commitment therapy for youth with PTSD and comorbid chronic pain. A pilot study (no randomization; N=5-10) will be conducted to test the intervention and assessment procedures. The participants will go through an active internet-based ACT treatment focused on education about PTSD, value-based exposure for the traumatic memory and avoided situations, and behavior change through exercises targeting the processes mindfulness, cognitive defusion and acceptance. The treatment is delivered on a safe internet platform. Participants have planned telephone contact with their assigned psychologist 3 times during the program and can also contact their psychologist via a message system in the platform and expect answer within 48 hours.

Eligibility overview

Sex: ALL

Age: 15 Years to 24 Years

Healthy volunteers: No

Study type: INTERVENTIONAL

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion criteria

* a CAPS of ≥25 and a diagnosis of PTSD
* subjected to single traumatic events
* aged 15-24 years
* had symptoms of chronic pain that interfered significantly with everyday life
* were fully examined medically and had received medical treatment if indicated
* were able to be an active part of the rehabilitation process, regain functioning in different life areas and participate in treatment interventions for approximately 5 hours every week
* stable dose of medication
* able to read and write in Swedish
* had access to a smart phone or computer with internet access

Exclusion criteria

* repeated and extensive traumatic events
* had other acute or severe psychiatric disorders or symptoms that warranted designation as the primary disorder (ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, untreated bipolar disorder, OCD, psychotic symptoms, severe depression, )
* were actively abusing analgesic medications (including narcotics), alcohol or other drugs
* had great difficulty to harbour and handle strong emotions that could lead to self-harming behavior
* had health risks due to medical reasons
* had social or economic difficulties or lack of social support that hindered behavior change
* current severe suicidal ideation that warranted immediate intervention

Locations (1)

Lund, Sweden