An Internet-administered, Mindfulness Training Program for the Treatment of Anxiety

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of a 10 week mindfulness training program -- without therapist-support -- as treatment of anxiety. Effects on depression, quality of life, and insomnia symptoms will also be studied.

Detailed Description
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Previous research has provided evidence for the thesis that training in mindfulness can decrease symptoms of anxiety and depression. This study will examine the effects of a 10 week mindfulness training program -- without therapist-support -- as treatment of anxiety. Effects on depression, quality of life, and insomnia symptoms will also be studied.

Official Title
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An Internet-administered, Mindfulness Training Program for the Treatment of Anxiety

Conditions
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Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia

Intervention / Treatment
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* Behavioral: Internet-administered Mindfulness Training Program
* Behavioral: Discussion group


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Satisfy DSM-IV criteria for an anxiety disorder Living in Sweden and being able to read Swedish Access to computer with internet connection Exclusion Criteria: Currently receiving other psychological treatment Non-stable use of psychoactive medication Deemed suicidal Deemed to suffer from other psychological disorder, e.g. psychosis, bipolarity etc.

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Mindfulness training<br>Group receives mindfulness training. | Behavioral: Internet-administered Mindfulness Training Program<br>* A 10 week, internet-administered mindfulness training program, featuring no therapist-support. 10 minutes of training, twice per day.<br>|
| Active Comparator: Discussion group<br>Group has access to a discussion group. | Behavioral: Discussion group<br>* Access to a discussion group with the possibility of sharing experiences, methods of relief, and the like.<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Change from baseline in Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) | 21 item rating scale for anxiety symptoms. | 24 hours | 
| Change from baseline in Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) | 21 item rating scale for anxiety symptoms. | 6 months | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Change from baseline in Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) | 21 item rating scale for depression symptoms. | 24 hours | 
| Change from baseline in Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) | 21 item rating scale for depression symptoms. | 6 months | 
| Change from baseline in Quality Of Life Inventory (QOLI) | The QOLI assessment yields an overall score and a profile of problems and strengths in 16 areas of life such as love, work and play. The QOLI test is a measure of positive psychology and positive mental health. | 24 hours | 
| Change from baseline in Quality Of Life Inventory (QOLI) | The QOLI assessment yields an overall score and a profile of problems and strengths in 16 areas of life such as love, work and play. The QOLI test is a measure of positive psychology and positive mental health. | 6 months | 
| Change from baseline in Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) | 7 item rating scale of insomnia symptoms. | 24 hours | 
| Change from baseline in Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) | 7 item rating scale of insomnia symptoms. | 6 months | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia, Mindfulness, Internet