Guided Internet-based Trauma-focused CBT Programme for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder 'Spring' (SPRING-LT)

Vilnius University

Status: Not yet enrolling

Conditions: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Treatments: Behavioral: Internet-based guided programme Spring

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06475716

S-MIP-23-14

Details and patient eligibility

About

The main aim of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of the Lithuanian version of the internet-based guided self-help programme (Spring) in reducing ICD-11 PTSD symptoms.

Full description

Spring is an online guided self-help programme for the reduction of posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms. It is based on the principles of trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy and consists of 8 steps covering psychoeducation, grounding techniques, management of anxiety, behavioral activation, imaginal exposure, cognitive restructuring, in vivo exposure, and prevention of relapse. The user of the programme also receives up to 3 hours of therapist guidance. Originally Spring was developed by the research team at Cardiff University. In the current study, the most recent second version of the Spring programme adapted to the Lithuanian population will be used. The main aim of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of the Lithuanian version of the Spring programme in reducing ICD-11 posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms.

Enrollment: 50 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18+ years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Aged 18 years or over
• Ability to read and write fluently in Lithuanian
• Have regular access to a device with an internet connection to use the programme
• Provide informed consent for participation
• Experience PTSD symptoms followed by a non-prolonged and non-repetitive traumatic experience as measured by the ITI

Exclusion criteria

• Regularly seeing a therapist or counsellor for mental health issues
• Change in psychotropic medication in the last month
• CPTSD diagnosis
• Psychosis
• Severe suicide risk
• Substance dependence
• Experiencing ongoing threat

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Single Blind

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50 participants in 2 patient groups

Immediate treatment group

Experimental group

Description:

The immediate treatment group will receive the intervention immediately after randomization. The intervention includes using an online guided self-help programme Spring that is based on the principles of trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy and consists of 8 steps. The user of the programme also receives up to 3 hours of guidance by a trained therapist.

Treatment:

Behavioral: Internet-based guided programme Spring

Delayed treatment control group

Active Comparator group

Description:

The delayed treatment group will receive the same intervention as the immediate treatment group, but 24 weeks after randomization. The intervention includes using an online guided self-help programme Spring that is based on the principles of trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy and consists of 8 steps. The user of the programme also receives up to 3 hours of guidance by a trained therapist.

Treatment:

Behavioral: Internet-based guided programme Spring