Randomised Controlled Trial of a Digital Programme for Procrastination in UK University Students

University of Bath

Status: Enrolling

Conditions: Procrastination

Treatments: Behavioral: Digital intervention through modules

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06157710

Procrastinate2023

Details and patient eligibility

About

The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of an 8-week self-directed internet based CBT intervention on various psychological outcomes for young students struggling with procrastination in the UK. The psychological outcomes consist of motivation, depressive symptoms, impulsivity and anxiety. More specifically, the study aims to compare the effect of the intervention vs waitlist control at 8 weeks on primary and secondary outcomes. Additionally, the study aims to explore whether changes in primary and secondary outcomes as the result of the intervention are mediated or moderated by key intervention processes.

Enrollment: 140 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 16 to 24 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Resident in the UK
• Fluent in English
• Aged between 16 and 24 years of age
• Have access to computer or smartphone
• Score at least 40 points on the Pure Procrastination Scale (indicating difficulties with procrastination)

Exclusion criteria

• Ongoing psychological treatment
• New course of change in dose of psychotropic medication in the last two months (self-reported)

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Single Group Assignment

Masking: None (Open label)

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140 participants in 2 patient groups

Procrastinate digital programme

Experimental group

Description:

8-week unternet-based CBT for procrastination * Behavioural Module: Introduction * Behavioural Module: Goal setting techniques * Behavioural Module: Motivation * Behavioural Module: Barriers to action * Behavioural Module: Managing maladaptive thoughts and beliefs * Behavioural Module: Value clarification * Behavioural Module: Moving forward

Treatment:

Behavioral: Digital intervention through modules

Waitlist control

No Intervention group

Description:

Wait-list control group. They do not receive the weekly modules though they are asked to complete 4-week and 8-week online surveys. They will be allowed to revive the intervention after 8 weeks.