Pilot randomised controlled trial of school-based humanistic counselling for psychological distress in young people: Outcomes and methodological reflections

2014 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 241-250 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joanne Pybis ◽  
Mick Cooper ◽  
Andy Hill ◽  
Karen Cromarty ◽  
Ruth Levesley ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Randomised Controlled Trial ◽  
Young People ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial ◽  
School Based ◽  
Randomised Controlled

scholarly journals Using neuroimaging to investigate the impact of Mandolean® training in young people with obesity: a pilot randomised controlled trial

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Elanor C. Hinton ◽  
Laura A. Birch ◽  
John Barton ◽  
Jeffrey M. P. Holly ◽  
Kalina M. Biernacka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomised Controlled Trial ◽  
Young People ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial ◽  
Randomised Controlled ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals A Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial of the Peer Tree Digital Intervention Targeting Loneliness Iin Young People: A Study Protocol

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle H Lim ◽  
Lily Thurston ◽  
Robert Eres ◽  
Thomas L Rodebaugh ◽  
Mario Alvarez-Jimenez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Randomised Controlled Trial ◽  
Social Anxiety ◽  
Young People ◽  
Positive Psychology ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Smartphone Application ◽  
Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial ◽  
Positive Psychology Interventions ◽  
Randomised Controlled

Abstract Background: Young people are vulnerable to experiencing problematic levels of loneliness which can lead to poor mental health outcomes. Loneliness is a malleable treatment target and preliminary evidence has shown that it can be addressed with digital platforms. Peer Tree is a strengths-based digital smartphone application aimed at reducing loneliness. The study aim is to reduce loneliness, and assess the acceptability, usability, and feasibility of Peer Tree in young people enrolled at university. Methods: This will be a pilot randomised controlled trial (RCT) comparing a strengths-based digital smartphone application (Peer Tree) with a treatment as usual (TAU) condition. Forty-two young people enrolled at university will be recruited for this pilot RCT. Participants with suicidality risk, acute psychiatric symptoms in the past month, or a current diagnosis of a mood or social anxiety disorder will be excluded. Allocation will be made on a 1:1 ratio and will occur after the initial baseline assessment. Assessments are completed at baseline, post-intervention, and at follow-up. Participants in the TAU condition complete the same three assessment sessions. The primary outcomes of the study will be self-reported loneliness as well as the acceptability, usability, feasibility and safety of Peer Tree. Depression, social anxiety, and quality of life variables will also be measured as secondary outcomes. Discussion: This trial will report the findings of implementing Peer Tree, a smartphone application aimed at reducing loneliness in university students. Findings from this trial will highlight the initial efficacy, acceptability and feasibility of using digital positive psychology interventions to reduce subthreshold mental health concerns. Findings from this trial will also describe the safety of Peer Tree as a digital tool. Results will contribute evidence for positive psychology interventions to address mental ill-health.Trial registration: Australian New Zealand Clinical Trial Registry, ACTRN12619000350123. Registered 6th March 2020

scholarly journals Group problem management plus (PM+) to decrease psychological distress among Syrian refugees in Turkey: a pilot randomised controlled trial

2022 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Acarturk ◽  
E. Uygun ◽  
Z. Ilkkursun ◽  
T. Yurtbakan ◽  
G. Kurt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Randomised Controlled Trial ◽  
Psychosocial Functioning ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Syrian Refugees ◽  
Problem Management ◽  
Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial ◽  
Whodas 2.0 ◽  
Link Type ◽  
Randomised Controlled

Abstract Background Syrian refugees resettled in Turkey show a high prevalence of symptoms of mental disorders. Problem Management Plus (PM+) is an effective psychological intervention delivered by non-specialist health care providers which has shown to decrease psychological distress among people exposed to adversity. In this single-blind pilot randomised controlled trial, we examined the methodological trial procedures of Group PM+ (gPM+) among Syrian refugees with psychological distress in Istanbul, Turkey, and assessed feasibility, acceptability, perceived impact and the potential cost-effectiveness of the intervention. Methods Refugees with psychological distress (Kessler Psychological Distress Scale, K10 > 15) and impaired psychosocial functioning (World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule, WHODAS 2.0 > 16) were recruited from the community and randomised to either gPM+ and enhanced care as usual (E-CAU) (n = 24) or E-CAU only (n = 22). gPM+ comprised of five weekly group sessions with eight to ten participants per group. Acceptability and feasibility of the intervention were assessed through semi-structured interviews. The primary outcome at 3-month follow-up was symptoms of depression and anxiety (Hopkins Symptoms Checklist-25). Psychosocial functioning (WHODAS 2.0), symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder and self-identified problems (Psychological Outcomes Profiles, PSYCHLOPS) were included as secondary outcomes. A modified version of the Client Service Receipt Inventory was used to document changes in the costs of health service utilisation as well as productivity losses. Results There were no barriers experienced in recruiting study participants and in randomising them into the respective study arms. Retention in gPM+ was high (75%). Qualitative analyses of the interviews with the participants showed that Syrian refugees had a positive view on the content, implementation and format of gPM+. No adverse events were reported during the implementation. The study was not powered to detect an effect. No significant difference between gPM+ and E-CAU group on primary and secondary outcome measures, or in economic impacts were found. Conclusions gPM+ delivered by non-specialist peer providers seemed to be an acceptable, feasible and safe intervention for Syrian refugees in Turkey with elevated levels of psychological distress. This pilot RCT sets the stage for a fully powered RCT. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier NCT03567083; date: 25/06/2018.

scholarly journals Safetxt: a pilot randomised controlled trial of an intervention delivered by mobile phone to increase safer sex behaviours in young people

BMJ Open ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (12) ◽  
pp. e013045 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ona L McCarthy ◽  
Rebecca S French ◽  
Paula Baraitser ◽  
Ian Roberts ◽  
Sujit D Rathod ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomised Controlled Trial ◽  
Young People ◽  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Safer Sex ◽  
Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial ◽  
Randomised Controlled
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