Online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Stress Disorders in Health Workers Involved in the Care of Patients During the Covid-19 Epidemic
REST
Efficacy of an Online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Programme Aiming at Reducing the Stress of Health Workers Involved in the Care of Patients During the Covid-19 Epidemic: a Randomized-controlled Trial
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interventional
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1 country
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Brief Summary
Some preliminary epidemiological research conduct in China in health workers involved in the care of Covid-19 patients has shown high rates of depression (\>50%), generalized anxiety disorder (\>44%), insomnia (\>36%) and stress symptoms (\>73%), which negatively impact their well-being as well as their ability to work effectively . These rates were observed during the epidemic peak, but they can also have a long-term mental health effect, both individually, but also in a systemic manner , similar to what has been reported relative to the SARS-CoV-1 . Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is recognized as an effective treatment for stress-reduction, as well as for the prevention of multiple mental health problems in at-risk individuals . Moreover, CBT has been found to be effective in brief online formats , which could make it feasible during the current Covid-19 epidemic. To our knowledge, there are no online CBT programmes targeting stress problems in health workers involved in the care of patients during the current epidemic context. The aim of our study is to evaluate the efficacy of the online CBT programme we have developped to specifically address immediate perceived stress in health workers, as well as the prevention of mental health problems at 3- and 6-months follow-up
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
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participants targeted
Target at P75+ for not_applicable
Started Jul 2020
1 active site
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
April 21, 2020
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
April 24, 2020
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
July 20, 2020
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
September 1, 2021
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
September 1, 2021
CompletedJanuary 20, 2026
January 1, 2026
1.1 years
April 21, 2020
January 16, 2026
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (4)
Significant score reduction at the Perceived Stress Scale
T0 inclusion
Significant score reduction at the Perceived Stress Scale
T1 (3-month follow-up)
Significant score reduction at the Perceived Stress Scale
T1 (up to 8 weeks treatment)
Significant score reduction at the Perceived Stress Scale
T2 (6-month follow-up)
Study Arms (2)
7 sessions of the online CBT programme
EXPERIMENTALBibliotherapy
ACTIVE COMPARATORInterventions
online bibliotherapy programme on the Ma Santé website Also with explanatory sheets and tools to improve stress management and the possibility of contacting the Psychological Hotline
7 sessions of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) online + possibility to contact the psychological hotline
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Health worker
- Male or Female
- Aged 18-70
- Able to understand the French language
You may not qualify if:
- PSS \< 16
- Suicidal ideation assessed as \< 3 on the item 9 of the PHQ-9
- legally able to provide informed consent
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Weiner Luisa
Strasbourg, 67000, France
Related Publications (1)
Weiner L, Berna F, Nourry N, Severac F, Vidailhet P, Mengin AC. Efficacy of an online cognitive behavioral therapy program developed for healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: the REduction of STress (REST) study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials. 2020 Oct 21;21(1):870. doi: 10.1186/s13063-020-04772-7.
PMID: 33087178RESULT
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Luisa Weiner
Les Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- NONE
- Purpose
- PREVENTION
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
April 21, 2020
First Posted
April 24, 2020
Study Start
July 20, 2020
Primary Completion
September 1, 2021
Study Completion
September 1, 2021
Last Updated
January 20, 2026
Record last verified: 2026-01
Data Sharing
- IPD Sharing
- Will not share