Internet-administered CBT for Young Adults With Low Self-esteem

NCT05180084 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: SIYA
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 86
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

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

Conditions

Self Esteem

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, and after 7 weeks (post-treatment assesment).

Secondary Outcomes (8)

• Change in Brunnsviken Brief Quality of Life Questionnaire

  Before treatment and after 7 weeks (post-treatment assessment)

• Change in Robson Self-concept Questionnaire

  Before treatment and after 7 weeks (post-treatment assessment)

• Change in Self-Compassion Scale Short Format

  Before treatment and after 7 weeks (post-treatment assessment)

• Change in Patient Health Questionnaire

  Before treatment and after 7 weeks (post-treatment assessment)

• Change in Generalised Anxiety Disorder 7-item scale

  Before treatment and after 7 weeks (post-treatment assessment)

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, self-determination theory and self-compassion therapy for low self-esteem among young adults.

Cognitive Behavior Therapy

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 25 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Low self-esteem, as indicated by rating of \< 20 the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale.
• Age between 18 and 25 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)

Department of Behavioral Sciences and Learning, Linköping University

Linköping, Östergötland County, 58183, 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: December 17, 2021
• First Posted: January 6, 2022
• Study Start: February 7, 2022
• Primary Completion: June 13, 2022
• Study Completion: June 13, 2022
• Last Updated: June 17, 2025

Record last verified: 2024-03

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

SE (1)