About this trial
The main aim of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of the Lithuanian version of the internet-based guided self-help programme (Spring) in reducing ICD-11 PTSD symptoms.
Eligibility criteria
This trial does not accept healthy volunteersQualifiers
Aged 18 years or over
Ability to read and write fluently in Lithuanian
Have regular access to a device with an internet connection to use the programme
Provide informed consent for participation
Disqualifiers
Regularly seeing a therapist or counsellor for mental health issues
Change in psychotropic medication in the last month
CPTSD diagnosis
Psychosis
Trial design
Parallel
Treatments tested in this trial
Internet-based guided programme Spring
BehavioralSpring is an online guided self-help programme based on the principles of trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy and consists of 8 steps designed for delivery over 8 weeks. The steps cover psychoeducation, grounding techniques, management of anxiety, behavioral activation, imaginal exposure, cognitive restructuring, in vivo exposure, and prevention of relapse. The user of the programme also receives up to 3 hours of therapist guidance.
Treatment groups
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
Change in International Trauma Interview (ITI) PTSD score post-treatment
The ITI is a semi-structured clinical interview for the assessment of symptoms of ICD-11 posttraumatic stress disorder. The total ITI score measuring symptoms of PTSD may range from 0 to 24. Higher scores indicate greater symptom severity.
Secondary outcomes
Change in International Trauma Interview (ITI) PTSD score at a three-month follow-up
The ITI is a semi-structured clinical interview for the assessment of symptoms of ICD-11 posttraumatic stress disorder and disturbances is self organization (DSO). The total ITI score measuring DSO symptoms may range from 0 to 24. Higher scores indicate greater symptom severity.
Change in International Trauma Interview (ITI) DSO score
The ITI is a semi-structured clinical interview for the assessment of symptoms of ICD-11 posttraumatic stress disorder and disturbances is self organization (DSO). The total ITI score measuring DSO symptoms may range from 0 to 24. Higher scores indicate greater symptom severity.
Change in International Trauma Questionnaire (ITQ) score
The ITQ is a self-report questionnaire for the assessment of symptoms of ICD-11 posttraumatic stress disorder and complex posttraumatic stress disorder. The overall ITQ score ranges from 0 to 24. Higher scores indicate greater symptom severity.
Change in International Depression Questionnaire (IDQ) score
The IDQ is a self-report questionnaire for the assessment of ICD-11 depression symptoms. Possible range of scores varies from 0 to 36. Higher scores indicate greater symptom severity.
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Sponsors and contacts
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Vilnius University
Lead sponsor
Cardiff University
Collaborator
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