SIA - Internet-administered CBT for Adolescents With Low Self-esteem

NCT04737356 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: SIA
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 52
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The study will investigate a novel CBT based treatment approach for low self-esteem among adolescents.

Conditions

Self Esteem

Keywords

cognitive behavior therapy

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Change in Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale

  A 10-item measure of self-esteem. Sum scores range between 0-30. A higher score indicates a higher self-esteem.

  Before treatment, after 3 weeks, after 7 weeks and follow-up at 12 months after treatment termination.

Secondary Outcomes (8)

• Change in Brunnsviken Brief Quality of Life Questionnaire

  Before treatment, after 7 weeks and follow-up at 12 months after treatment termination.

• Change in Robson Self-concept Questionnaire

  Before treatment, after 7 weeks and follow-up at 12 months after treatment termination.

• Change in Self-Compassion Scale Short Format

  Before treatment, after 7 weeks and follow-up at 12 months after treatment termination.

• Change in Performance based self-esteem Scale

  Before treatment, after 7 weeks and follow-up at 12 months after treatment termination.

• Change in Patient Health Questionnaire

  Before treatment, after 7 weeks and follow-up at 12 months after treatment termination.

Study Arms (2)

Cognitive Behavior Therapy

EXPERIMENTAL

Therapist-Guided Internet based Cognitive Behavior Therapy

Behavioral: Cognitive behavior therapy

Wait-list control

NO INTERVENTION

Wait-list control participants will receive the same treatment at the end of the study period.

Interventions

Cognitive behavior therapy BEHAVIORAL

Internet-based CBT intervention based on CBT theory as well as self-determination therapy for low self-esteem among adolescents.

Cognitive Behavior Therapy

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 15 Years - 19 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Low self-esteem, as indicated by rating of \< 20 the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale.
• Age between 15 and 19 years old.
• Access to a computer, smartphone, or tablet with internet access.
• Write and speak Swedish.
• In case of use of psychotropical medication, a stable dose for the past three months prior to registration and no planned changes during the treatment.

You may not qualify if:

• Other ongoing psychological treatment that affects the treatment received in the study.
• No comorbid severe depressive symptoms and no suicidal plans.
• Ongoing alcohol use disorder, as indicated by Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT).
• Severe psychiatric comorbidities (e.g. psychosis, anorexia nervosa) that requires specialist care within the regular psychiatric care.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Linkoeping University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Linköping University

Linköping, Sweden

Location

MeSH Terms

Interventions

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavior Therapy; Psychotherapy; Behavioral Disciplines and Activities

Study Officials

• Gerhard Andersson

  Linkoeping University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER GOV
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 28, 2021
• First Posted: February 3, 2021
• Study Start: February 15, 2021
• Primary Completion: February 15, 2022
• Study Completion: February 15, 2022
• Last Updated: September 19, 2022

Record last verified: 2022-09

Locations

SE (1)