Pilot Effectiveness Trial of an ACT Self-help Workbook Tailored Specifically for Prisons
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorUniversity of Wisconsin, Madison
About this trial
The goal of this research study is to adapt an ACT-self-help workbook to the prison setting and determine the feasibility acceptability, and effectiveness of this workbook.
Participants can expect to be in the study for 13 weeks.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
18 years of age or older
Reading level of 6th grade or higher determined by the Wide Range Achievement Test
Moderate or severe anxiety and/or depression determined by the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) and Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI)
No active self-harm or active suicidal intent
Disqualifiers
Unable to provide informed consent
Active self-harm or suicidal intent
Scheduled transfer or release within three months
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Reflective Journaling
Treatment groups
96 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Lead sponsor
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Collaborator
Source ClinicalTrials.gov