Online Support Groups for Depression and Anxiety
Randomised Controlled Trial of an Existing Online Support Group for Depression and Anxiety
1 other identifier
interventional
1,000
1 country
1
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of online support groups for anxiety and depression.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at P75+ for phase_1 depression
Started May 2010
Shorter than P25 for phase_1 depression
1 active site
Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.
Trial Relationships
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
May 1, 2010
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
June 22, 2010
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
June 23, 2010
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
February 1, 2011
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
February 1, 2011
CompletedJuly 21, 2010
July 1, 2010
9 months
June 22, 2010
July 20, 2010
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
The Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale
Zero, three and six months
Secondary Outcomes (4)
Satisfaction with Life Scale
Zero, three and six months
The Medical Outcomes Study Social Support Survey
Zero, three and six months
Generalised Anxiety Disorder Assessment
Zero, three and six months
The Illness perception questionnaire
Zero, three and six months
Study Arms (2)
Online support group
EXPERIMENTALExpressive writing
ACTIVE COMPARATORInterventions
Expressive writing involves people writing about their thoughts and feelings, often upsetting ones, for a short period of time.
Online support groups are internet forums where like-minded people give and receive both informational and emotional support.
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Self-defined depression \& anxiety
- Resident in the UK, US or Canada
- Access to the internet
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
University College London
London, WC1E 6BT, United Kingdom
Related Publications (1)
Dean J, Potts HW, Barker C. Direction to an Internet Support Group Compared With Online Expressive Writing for People With Depression And Anxiety: A Randomized Trial. JMIR Ment Health. 2016 May 17;3(2):e12. doi: 10.2196/mental.5133.
PMID: 27189142DERIVED
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Chris Barker
University College, London
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- phase 1
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- NONE
- Purpose
- TREATMENT
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
June 22, 2010
First Posted
June 23, 2010
Study Start
May 1, 2010
Primary Completion
February 1, 2011
Study Completion
February 1, 2011
Last Updated
July 21, 2010
Record last verified: 2010-07