NCT01510080

Brief Summary

In order to meet an existing lack of empirical studies in the field of cognitive behavioral therapy supervision, the present randomized controlled trial is aimed at comparing two different types of supervision. This study compares computer-assisted live supervision and delayed video-based supervision regarding efficacy and acceptance among therapists, patients and supervisors. The efficacy of supervision is defined on different levels such as change of psychotherapeutic competence, nondisclosure, self-efficacy, self-awareness of the supervisee as well as therapeutic alliance, supervisory alliance and therapy outcome.

Trial Health

87
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Enrollment
42

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Jan 2012

Typical duration for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

December 12, 2011

Completed
20 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 1, 2012

Completed
12 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

January 13, 2012

Completed
2.6 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

August 1, 2014

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

August 1, 2014

Completed
Last Updated

January 21, 2015

Status Verified

January 1, 2015

Enrollment Period

2.6 years

First QC Date

December 12, 2011

Last Update Submit

January 19, 2015

Conditions

Mental Disorders

Keywords

Computer-assisted live supervision"Bug-in-the-eye" supervisionDelayed video-based supervisionCognitive behavioral therapy supervision

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

  • Supervisory Questionnaire (SQ)

    self-report measure that assesses nondisclosure of the supervisee during supervision

    participants will be followed for the duration of psychotherapy, an expected average of 30 weeks

  • Supervisee Levels Questionnaire (SLQ-R)

    self-report measure that assesses self awareness, motivation and dependency- autonomy of supervisees

    participants will be followed for the duration of psychotherapy, an expected average of 30 weeks

  • Counseling Self-Estimate Inventory (COSE)

    self-report measure that assesses self efficacy of the supervisee

    participants will be followed for the duration of psychotherapy, an expected average of 30 weeks

  • Fragebogen zur Psychotherapie-Supervision Kurzform (FSPT-K)

    self-report measure that assesses level of development and supervision needs of the therapist

    participants will be followed for the duration of psychotherapy, an expected average of 30 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (9)

  • Helping Alliance Questionnaire (HAQ)

    participants will be followed for the duration of psychotherapy, an expected average of 30 weeks

  • Supervisory Working Alliance Inventory (SWAI)

    participants will be followed for the duration of psychotherapy, an expected average of 30 weeks

  • Beck-Depression Inventory II (BDI-II)

    participants will be followed for the duration of psychotherapy, an expected average of 30 weeks

  • Beck Anxiety Inventory II (BAI)

    participants will be followed for the duration of psychotherapy, an expected average of 30 weeks

  • Brief Symptom Inventory (BSI)

    participants will be followed for the duration of psychotherapy, an expected average of 30 weeks

  • +4 more secondary outcomes

Study Arms (2)

Computer-assisted live supervision

EXPERIMENTAL

Supervisees assigned to this group will receive 8 sessions of computer-assisted live supervision and 4 sessions of delayed video-based supervision while treating 2 patients during 26 therapy sessions each. Computer-assisted live supervision is also known as "bug-in-the-eye" (BITE) supervision. The supervisor observes the therapy session with the help of a webcam and types messages on his computer. The instructions to the supervisee appear on a second monitor located in the therapy room where the supervisee can view it whenever he wants to.

Behavioral: Computer-assisted live supervision

Delayed video-based supervision

EXPERIMENTAL

Supervisees assigned to this group will receive 12 sessions of delayed video-based supervision while treating 2 patients during 26 therapy sessions each. During delayed video-based supervision the supervisor and the supervisee spend 50 minutes reviewing selected parts of video recorded therapy sessions and discussing the case.

Behavioral: Delayed video-based supervision

Interventions

Computer-assisted live supervisionBEHAVIORAL

8 BITE sessions, 4 video-based sessions (each 50 minutes) during treatment of 2 patients

Also known as: "bug-in-the-eye" (BITE) supervision, video-based live supervision, monitor-based live supervision
Computer-assisted live supervision
Delayed video-based supervisionBEHAVIORAL

12 video-based sessions (each 50 minutes) during treatment of 2 patients

Also known as: videotape supervision
Delayed video-based supervision

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 65 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Having successfully completed the interim audit
  • Having started to treat ambulant patients under supervision

You may not qualify if:

  • Patients
  • Meeting ICD 10 criteria for a mental disorder
  • Informed consent
  • Currently in psychotherapy
  • Suicidal tendency
  • Clinical diagnosis of alcohol or drug addiction, acute schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder or bipolar disorder

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy of the Wolfgang Goethe University

Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, D-60486, Germany

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Mental Disorders

Interventions

Dental OcclusionOrganization and Administration

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

DentistryDental Physiological PhenomenaDigestive System and Oral Physiological PhenomenaHealth Services Administration

Study Officials

  • Florian Weck, PhD

    Goethe University

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

  • Martin Bohus, MD

    Central Institute of Mental Health

    STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

December 12, 2011

First Posted

January 13, 2012

Study Start

January 1, 2012

Primary Completion

August 1, 2014

Study Completion

August 1, 2014

Last Updated

January 21, 2015

Record last verified: 2015-01

Locations

DE(1)