Cost-effectiveness and Implementation of a Transdiagnostic Internet-based Intervention for Emotional Disorders in Community Care.

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorUniversitat Jaume I

About this trial

Emotional disorders (ED) are one of the leading causes of disability. They are highly prevalent and have an impact on quality of life. Addressing them places an overload on the National Health System (NHS), generating waiting lists and limiting appropriate care. The need for cost-effective solutions has led to the consideration of the transdiagnostic approach and the use of digital solutions. Both perspectives have demonstrated efficacy in a large number of randomized clinical trials. As a result, investment in digital health interventions is on the rise to improve access to care in overburdened healthcare systems. However, their integration and implementation in health systems remains limited. Implementation Science emerges to facilitate the integration of interventions into clinical practice through specific strategies that overcome barriers and optimize their sustainability. The objective of this project is to examine the effectiveness, economic costs and feasibility of implementing an online psychological treatment program for emotional disorders in mental health services. The Mutua and UJI teams have already carried out the transfer of the online program. In order to facilitate the adoption and sustainability of this program and that it can be used by mental health professionals in daily practice, a hybrid design 1 study will be carried out in which not only the efficacy but also the possibility of adoption and the analysis of economic costs in comparison with the usual treatment will be evaluated.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Over 18 years of age.

Meet the diagnostic criteria for an anxiety or depressive disorder according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5).

Understand and read Spanish or Catalan.

Have access to the Internet and an email address

Disqualifiers

Diagnosis of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or alcohol or substance dependence.

High risk of suicide.

Presence of a medical condition that prevents psychological treatment.

Receiving other psychological treatment (other than TAU or the online program) during the study.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Internet-based psychological intervention
  • Treatment as usual (TAU)

Treatment groups

200 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Universitat Jaume I

Lead sponsor

Hospital Mutua de Terrassa

Collaborator