Internet-based Affect Focused Psychodynamic Therapy for Neuroticism: a Randomized Controlled Trial

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorLinkoeping University

About this trial

The purpose of the study is to investigate if internet delivered affect-focused psychodynamic therapy (IPDT) leads to lowered levels of trait neuroticism compared to a wait-list control condition. The target group is adults (18+) who experience mild to moderate symptoms of anxiety and/or depression. The IPDT treatment consists of 8 modules that the participants will work with for 9 weeks, with therapist support. Participants will be recruited in Sweden with nationwide recruitment.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Score 5 points or more on either the PHQ-9 or GAD-7

18 years or older

Ability to speak, read and write in Swedish

Have access to the internet and a smartphone, computer or other device

Disqualifiers

Severe psychiatric or somatic illness that makes participation difficult or impossible

Ongoing addiction

Acute suicidality

Other ongoing psychological treatment

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Internet-based psychodynamic therapy (IPDT)

Treatment groups

108 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators