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2025-12-24 @ 3:24 PM
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2026-01-03 @ 11:10 PM
Study NCT ID:
NCT05523492
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2023-05-10
First Post:
2022-08-29
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
True
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
Exploring Use of Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (ICBT) by Diverse Ethnocultural People of Saskatchewan
Sponsor:
University of Regina
Organization:
Study Overview
Official Title:
Pathways and Barriers to Access and Utilization of Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (ICBT) by Diverse Ethnocultural People of Saskatchewan
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2023-05
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
In an attempt to increase timely and accessible psychological treatment for depression and anxiety, Internet-delivered Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (ICBT) has emerged. In ICBT, patients review treatment materials online and complete relevant exercises to learn cognitive behavioural strategies. They also commonly access brief therapist support through weekly emails or phone calls.
Data analysis of ICBT offered via the Online Therapy Unit in Saskatchewan has found lower participation in ICBT among individuals from diverse (non-white/ Caucasian) ethnocultural backgrounds. Furthermore, feedback from participants has identified opportunities to improve ICBT by: 1) simplifying language to improve clarity; 2) adding audiovisual content to aid with learning ICBT strategies; and 3) adding in diverse examples/stories to show applicability of ICBT to individuals with diverse backgrounds. The purpose of this study is to evaluate an ICBT program that has been improved in this way, called the Culturally Enhanced Wellbeing Course. Specifically, the observational pilot study with 30 clients from diverse ethnocultural backgrounds aims to examine improvements in depression and anxiety from pre to post treatment as well as patient experiences with the Culturally Enhanced Wellbeing Course.
Data analysis of ICBT offered via the Online Therapy Unit in Saskatchewan has found lower participation in ICBT among individuals from diverse (non-white/ Caucasian) ethnocultural backgrounds. Furthermore, feedback from participants has identified opportunities to improve ICBT by: 1) simplifying language to improve clarity; 2) adding audiovisual content to aid with learning ICBT strategies; and 3) adding in diverse examples/stories to show applicability of ICBT to individuals with diverse backgrounds. The purpose of this study is to evaluate an ICBT program that has been improved in this way, called the Culturally Enhanced Wellbeing Course. Specifically, the observational pilot study with 30 clients from diverse ethnocultural backgrounds aims to examine improvements in depression and anxiety from pre to post treatment as well as patient experiences with the Culturally Enhanced Wellbeing Course.
Detailed Description:
In the last 10 years, the Online Therapy Unit has successfully provided ICBT to more than 10000 people experiencing mental health problems and there has been a growing demand and utilization of ICBT in Saskatchewan. However, a recent analysis of service utilization trends over six years shows that there has been a consistently low (11%) participation from the people of diverse (non-white/ Caucasian) ethnocultural groups in the ICBT program, called the Wellbeing Course. Furthermore, the number of ICBT lessons completed by the participants of diverse ethnocultural backgrounds was significantly lower compared to white/Caucasian participants.
Review of feedback from participants from diverse ethnocultural backgrounds indicated a need to simplify the language of the course, and diversify the narratives in the stories which accompany the lessons to illustrate how the exercises can be used and how past participants have found the course. Participants also suggested the addition of audiovisual elements in conjunction with text throughout the lessons to improve understanding of materials.
In this study, we will aim to evaluate the Culturally Enhanced Wellbeing Course among 30 treatment-seeking adults in Saskatchewan from diverse cultural backgrounds.
The Culturally Enhanced Wellbeing Course will be evaluated through pre-post-treatment assessments using self-report questionnaires and individual semi-structured telephone interviews conducted toward the end of treatment.
Review of feedback from participants from diverse ethnocultural backgrounds indicated a need to simplify the language of the course, and diversify the narratives in the stories which accompany the lessons to illustrate how the exercises can be used and how past participants have found the course. Participants also suggested the addition of audiovisual elements in conjunction with text throughout the lessons to improve understanding of materials.
In this study, we will aim to evaluate the Culturally Enhanced Wellbeing Course among 30 treatment-seeking adults in Saskatchewan from diverse cultural backgrounds.
The Culturally Enhanced Wellbeing Course will be evaluated through pre-post-treatment assessments using self-report questionnaires and individual semi-structured telephone interviews conducted toward the end of treatment.
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
False
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: