NCT07391540

Brief Summary

This study aims to investigate the effects of guided internet-based cogitive behavioral therapy (ICBT) on psychological symptoms related to economy. In this pilot study, the investigators investigate participants' psychological symptoms before and after, and one and two years after, they have received eight weeks of therapist guided ICBT.

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Enrollment
50

participants targeted

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Timeline
25mo left

Started Jan 2026

Typical duration for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
recruiting

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Progress13%
Jan 2026May 2028

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

January 13, 2026

Completed
1 day until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 14, 2026

Completed
23 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

February 6, 2026

Completed
2.3 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

May 31, 2028

Expected
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

May 31, 2028

Last Updated

February 6, 2026

Status Verified

February 1, 2026

Enrollment Period

2.4 years

First QC Date

January 13, 2026

Last Update Submit

February 2, 2026

Conditions

Depression and Anxiety Symptom

Keywords

Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (ICBT)Psychological treatmentEconomyDepression

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

  • InCharge Financial Distress/Financial Well-Being Scale

    The InCharge Financial Distress/Financial Well-Being Scale is a measure aiming to measure distress related to the individual's economic situation. It contains of eight questions where the respondent gets to answer on a scale from 1 to 10. This score is then divided by eight (number of questions) and total score is between 1 and 8. A higher score indicates better financial well-being.

    Participants will complete this questionnaire at baseline, immediately after treatment, one year after treatment, and two years after treatment completion.

  • Mongomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale - Självrapportering

    The Mongomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale - Självrapportering is a self-report questionnaire that aim to measure symptoms of depression. It consists of 9 items and the repondent answers on a scale from 0 to 6. Scoring range is between 0-54. A higher score indicates more (severe) depression symptoms.

    Participants will complete this questionnaire at baseline, immediately after treatment, one year after treatment, and two years after treatment completion.

  • Generalized Anxiety Scale-7 item scale

    The Generalized Anxiety Scale-7 item scale aim to measure anxiety symptoms and worry. When summing the points of the seven first questions, the scores are interpreted as mild, moderate and severe anxiety symptoms at 5-10, 11-15 and above 15 respectively. Thus, a higher score indicates higher levels of anxiety and worry. Total score range is between 0 and 21.

    Participants will complete this questionnaire at baseline, immediately after treatment, one year after treatment, and two years after treatment completion.

Secondary Outcomes (5)

  • Perceived Stress Scale-14

    Participants will complete this questionnaire at baseline, immediately after treatment, one year after treatment, and two years after treatment completion.

  • Insomnia Severity Index

    Participants will complete this questionnaire at baseline, immediately after treatment, one year after treatment, and two years after treatment completion.

  • Brunnsviken Brief Quality of Life Scale

    Participants will complete this questionnaire at baseline, immediately after treatment, one year after treatment, and two years after treatment completion.

  • Goldberg's (1999) International Personality Item Pool representation of Costa McCrae's (1992) Neuroticism-Extraversion-Openness Personality Inventory - Revised Domains

    Participants will complete this questionnaire at baseline, immediately after treatment, one year after treatment, and two years after treatment completion.

  • Rosenberg's Self-esteem Scale

    Participants will complete this questionnaire at baseline, immediately after treatment, one year after treatment, and two years after treatment completion.

Other Outcomes (3)

  • Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test

    This measure was only used for screening purpose and was thus not included in the result analysis. Thus, it was only used at baseline.

  • Knowledge test (created by the research team)

    Participants will complete this questionnaire at baseline, immediately after treatment, one year after treatment, and two years after treatment completion.

  • Patient Health Questionnaire-4

    Used as a weekly measure of depression and anxiety during the treatment weeks. This questionnaire is only planned to be used for monitoring the participants' well-being, thus, it will not be included in the result analysis.

Study Arms (1)

Treatment group

EXPERIMENTAL

All included participants will undergo eight weeks of ICBT with weekly support by a therapist.

Behavioral: Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy

Interventions

Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapyBEHAVIORAL

The treatment consists of eight treatment modules that the participants receive, one module each week in eight weeks. The modules consists of texts, pictures and interactive exercises. The participants also get weekly guidance by a therapist and they can contact their therapist during the week if needed.

Also known as: ICBT
Treatment group

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may qualify if:

  • Experience mild to moderate psychological symptoms or problems related to economy
  • years or older
  • Ability to speak, read and write in Swedish
  • Have access to the internet and a smartphone, computer or other device

You may not qualify if:

  • Severe psychiatric or somatic illness that makes participation harder or impossible
  • Ongoing addiction
  • Acute suicidality
  • Other ongoing psychological treatment
  • Recent (within the latest month) changes in the dose of psychotropic medication or planned change of dose during the treatment weeks

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Department of Behavioral Sciences and Learning

Linköping, Östergötland County, 58183, Sweden

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

DepressionAnxiety Disorders

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavioral SymptomsBehaviorMental Disorders

Central Study Contacts

Gerhard Andersson, PhD

CONTACT

+46-13285840gerhard.andersson@liu.se

Victoria Aminoff

CONTACT

+4613281948victoria.aminoff@liu.se

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
NA
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Model Details: All included participants will undergo the treatment simultaneously.
Sponsor Type
OTHER GOV
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Professor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

January 13, 2026

First Posted

February 6, 2026

Study Start

January 14, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

May 31, 2028

Study Completion (Estimated)

May 31, 2028

Last Updated

February 6, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-02

Locations

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