The effectiveness of the Internet 'Self-Examination Therapy (SET)' on anxiety, depression and burn-out: a randomised trial
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN14881571 |
|---|---|
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN14881571 |
| Protocol serial number | NTR506 |
| Sponsor | Vrije University Medical Centre (VUMC) (The Netherlands) |
| Funder | Vrije University Medical Centre (VUMC) (The Netherlands) - Department of Clinical Psychology |
- Submission date
- 09/01/2006
- Registration date
- 09/01/2006
- Last edited
- 23/10/2020
- Recruitment status
- No longer recruiting
- Overall study status
- Completed
- Condition category
- Mental and Behavioural Disorders
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data
Plain English summary of protocol
Not provided at time of registration
Contact information
Dr Petra Boluijt
Scientific
Scientific
VU University Medical Center
FPP
Clinical Psychology
Van der Boechorststraat 1
Almere
1081 BT
Netherlands
| Phone | +31 (0)20 5988265 |
|---|---|
| pr.boluijt@psy.vu.nl |
Study information
| Primary study design | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Study design | Randomised controlled crossover trial |
| Secondary study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Scientific title | The effectiveness of the Internet 'Self-Examination Therapy (SET)' on anxiety, depression and burn-out: a randomised trial |
| Study acronym | SET (Self Examination Therapy) |
| Study objectives | The Internet 'Self-Examination Therapy' (SET) on anxiety, depression and burn-out will be effective in reduction of complaints (depression, anxiety, burn-out). |
| Ethics approval(s) | Received from the local medical ethics committee. |
| Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied | Depression, anxiety disorders, burnout |
| Intervention | Originally SET was developed as a self-help book which effectiveness has been demonstrated. We developed a Dutch version of SET which can be administered through the Internet. The course takes 4 weeks and about half an hour each day. E-mail contact takes place to assist the participants in accomplishing the course. It is a generic method and it encourages the participants to: 1. Determine what matters to them 2. Think less negatively about things that do not matter to them 3. Invest their energy in things that are important to them 4. Accept situations they cannot change The intervention will be compared to a waiting list control group. |
| Intervention type | Other |
| Primary outcome measure(s) |
Reduction of complaints (depression, anxiety, burn-out). This will be measured at the end of the intervention. |
| Key secondary outcome measure(s) |
Quality of life as measured at the end of the intervention. Furthermore, three months post-intervention a follow-up will take place to test the hypotheses that the reduction in complaints are maintained. |
| Completion date | 01/07/2006 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Patient |
|---|---|
| Age group | Adult |
| Lower age limit | 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Target sample size at registration | 200 |
| Total final enrolment | 213 |
| Key inclusion criteria | 18 years or older |
| Key exclusion criteria | Does not comply with the above inclusion criteria |
| Date of first enrolment | 26/11/2005 |
| Date of final enrolment | 01/07/2006 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- Netherlands
Study participating centre
VU University Medical Center
Almere
1081 BT
Netherlands
1081 BT
Netherlands
Results and Publications
| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | No |
|---|---|
| IPD sharing plan summary | Not provided at time of registration |
| IPD sharing plan |
Study outputs
| Output type | Details | Date created | Date added | Peer reviewed? | Patient-facing? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Results article | results | 25/03/2008 | 23/10/2020 | Yes | No |
Editorial Notes
23/10/2020: The following changes were made to the trial record:
1. Publication reference added.
2. The total final enrolment was added.
