Internet-Based Stress Recovery Program for Adolescents (FOREST-A)

Vilnius University

Status

Completed

Conditions

Stress, Psychological

Treatments

Behavioral: FOREST-A

Study type

Interventional

Funder types

Other

Identifiers

NCT05688254

(1.5 E) 250000-S-646

Details and patient eligibility

About

The study aims to evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of the internet-based stress recovery program for adolescents.

Full description

The FOREST-A is a third-wave cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based internet-delivered 4-week psychosocial intervention for recovery from stress, which was initially developed for healthcare workers and is now adapted for adolescents. The program comprises six modules: introduction, relaxation, psychological detachment, mastery, control, and summary, with psychologist engagement on-demand. Each module includes psychoeducation and exercises. The program will be delivered in Lithuanian.

The intervention will be evaluated using the two-arm randomized controlled trial with intervention and care as usual condition at pre-test and post-test.

Enrollment

82 patients

Sex

All

Ages

15 to 19 years old

Volunteers

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

Recent exposure to life-stressor.
Students of high schools in Lithuania.
Comprehending Lithuanian.
Parental and own consent for minor-aged participants (< 18 years)/only own consent for adolescents aged 18 years or older to participate in the study provided.
Have access to a device (such as a tablet, phone or computer) with an internet connection.

Exclusion criteria