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2024-05-06 @ 10:07 AM
Last Modification Date:
2024-10-26 @ 12:25 PM
Study NCT ID:
NCT03165331
Status:
ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION
Last Update Posted:
2023-03-31
First Post:
2017-05-23
Brief Title:
Online Psychosocial Support for Young People With a Visible Difference A Randomised Control Study
Sponsor:
Oslo University Hospital
Organization:
Oslo University Hospital
Study Overview
Official Title:
Online Psychosocial Support for Young People Distressed by Appearance-altering Conditions A Randomised Control Trial RCT
Status:
ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION
Status Verified Date:
2023-03
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:
UNGFaceIT
Brief Summary:
A visible difference can have a profound impact in a society with a massive emphasis on appearance and looks A vulnerable group is adolescents with a condition affecting their appearance as a result of injuries burns accidents treatment cancer skin conditions or congenital anomalies birthmarks craniofacial conditions Research has identified potential psychological difficulties which if not addressed can lead to anxiety depression and eating disorders
In addition to medical treatment options aiming at diminishing a difference that may be visible to others young people with appearance concerns also need self-management skills However evidence-based interventions are scarce and specialised psychological treatment is difficult to reach
The Centre for Appearance Research Bristol UK has developed an online intervention for adolescents now translated into Norwegian wwwungfaceitno UNG Face IT provides easy access to specialist advice and support via a home computer using information videos and interactive activities It provides advice teaches coping and social skills strengthening psychological adjustment to a visible difference
A systematic evaluation of the Norwegian version is needed UNG Face IT could potentially address unmet needs provide a cost-effective tool to reduce the need for face-to-face psychological and surgicalmedical services and contribute to make online health care available for young people with a visible difference
In addition to medical treatment options aiming at diminishing a difference that may be visible to others young people with appearance concerns also need self-management skills However evidence-based interventions are scarce and specialised psychological treatment is difficult to reach
The Centre for Appearance Research Bristol UK has developed an online intervention for adolescents now translated into Norwegian wwwungfaceitno UNG Face IT provides easy access to specialist advice and support via a home computer using information videos and interactive activities It provides advice teaches coping and social skills strengthening psychological adjustment to a visible difference
A systematic evaluation of the Norwegian version is needed UNG Face IT could potentially address unmet needs provide a cost-effective tool to reduce the need for face-to-face psychological and surgicalmedical services and contribute to make online health care available for young people with a visible difference
Detailed Description:
None
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
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?:
None