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Internet-Delivered Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (iACT) for Youth With PTSD and Chronic Pain

4. september 2026 oppdatert av: Sophia Åkerblom, Skane University Hospital
The primary aim of this study is to investigate the effect of Internet-delivered Acceptance and commitment therapy for youth with PTSD and comorbid chronic pain. A pilot study (no randomization; N=5-10) will be conducted to test the intervention and assessment procedures. The participants will go through an active internet-based ACT treatment focused on education about PTSD, value-based exposure for the traumatic memory and avoided situations, and behavior change through exercises targeting the processes mindfulness, cognitive defusion and acceptance. The treatment is delivered on a safe internet platform. Participants have planned telephone contact with their assigned psychologist 3 times during the program and can also contact their psychologist via a message system in the platform and expect answer within 48 hours.

Studieoversikt

Status

Rekruttering

Intervensjon / Behandling

Detaljert beskrivelse

Objective: The primary aim of this study is to investigate the effect of Internet-delivered Acceptance and commitment therapy (iACT) for youth with PTSD and comorbid chronic pain.

Sample size: 5-10 participants.

Trial design: All participants are offered treatment. Participants are recruited from the Pain Rehabilitation Unit at Skåne University Hospital. The unit is a government supported, regional specialist center focused on assessment and treatment of chronic pain and related disability.

Assessments: Baseline and post treatment (2 weeks after treatment) assessments will be conducted by an assessor who is trained to administer the study measures. Self-report measures will also be collected at this time, post treatment (2 weeks after treatment) as well as during a 3-month follow up.

Pre-and post assessment: Assessors will collect demographic information, self-report measures, and trauma history. During the pre- and post-assessment the Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale for DSM-5 will be administered to establish PTSD whether participants met the DSM-5 criteria for PTSD.

During the pre-assessment a clinical interview will be administered to detect the presence of other comorbid disorders and assess inclusion criteria and rule out exclusion criteria.

Post-treatment exit interview: At the post-assessment, the assigned assessor will ask participants about their satisfaction with and experience of the program, what they found helpful or unhelpful and suggestions for future improvements.

During treatment: During treatment the treatment credibility scale will be administered to assess the patients' perceptions of how credible the treatment is following the introduction of the treatment rationale and the main treatment components (included in the internet program).

Safety parameters: As a mean to monitor safety and progress participants complete a short daily diary during the baseline and treatment phases. In addition, participants can report any adverse events during treatment, at post treatment and follow-up assessment.

Data collection: Self-report measures will be mailed to participants

A single-case design with daily data collection during a baseline phase (A) and an intervention phase (B) will also be used. The treatment intervention spans 10 weeks.

For the daily data collection, a shortened set of measures comprising approximately 10 items focusing on ptsd symptoms, psychological flexibility, and pain intensity will be used. Data will be collected via a digital platform, with secure handling of any personal data.

Main statistical analysis Between-group estimates on outcome will be conducted using repeated measurements. The analyses will be conducted using intention to treat principles and post hoc comparisons. Randomization test for the A/B single case data collection will be conducted.

Studietype

Intervensjonell

Registrering (Antatt)

10

Fase

  • Ikke aktuelt

Kontakter og plasseringer

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Studiekontakt

Studiesteder

      • Lund, Sverige
        • Rekruttering
        • Department of pain rehabilitation
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Deltakelseskriterier

Forskere ser etter personer som passer til en bestemt beskrivelse, kalt kvalifikasjonskriterier. Noen eksempler på disse kriteriene er en persons generelle helsetilstand eller tidligere behandlinger.

Kvalifikasjonskriterier

Alder som er kvalifisert for studier

  • Barn
  • Voksen

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Nei

Beskrivelse

Inclusion criteria

  • a CAPS of ≥25 and a diagnosis of PTSD
  • subjected to single traumatic events
  • aged 15-24 years
  • had symptoms of chronic pain that interfered significantly with everyday life
  • were fully examined medically and had received medical treatment if indicated
  • were able to be an active part of the rehabilitation process, regain functioning in different life areas and participate in treatment interventions for approximately 5 hours every week
  • stable dose of medication
  • able to read and write in Swedish
  • had access to a smart phone or computer with internet access

Exclusion criteria

  • repeated and extensive traumatic events
  • had other acute or severe psychiatric disorders or symptoms that warranted designation as the primary disorder (ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, untreated bipolar disorder, OCD, psychotic symptoms, severe depression, )
  • were actively abusing analgesic medications (including narcotics), alcohol or other drugs
  • had great difficulty to harbour and handle strong emotions that could lead to self-harming behavior
  • had health risks due to medical reasons
  • had social or economic difficulties or lack of social support that hindered behavior change
  • current severe suicidal ideation that warranted immediate intervention

Studieplan

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Hvordan er studiet utformet?

Designdetaljer

  • Primært formål: Behandling
  • Tildeling: N/A
  • Intervensjonsmodell: Enkeltgruppeoppdrag
  • Masking: Ingen (Open Label)

Våpen og intervensjoner

Deltakergruppe / Arm
Intervensjon / Behandling
Eksperimentell: iACT
The participants will go through an active internet-based ACT treatment focused on education about PTSD, value-based exposure for the traumatic memory and avoided situations, and behavior change through exercises targeting the processes mindfulness, cognitive defusion and acceptance. The treatment is delivered on a safe internet platform. Participants have planned telephone contact with their assigned psychologist 3 times during the program and can also contact their psychologist via a message system in the platform and expect answer within 48 hours.

Hva måler studien?

Primære resultatmål

Resultatmål
Tiltaksbeskrivelse
Tidsramme
PTSD symptom severity as measured by the the Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5)
Tidsramme: Baseline, two-week-post treatment, 3 month-follow-up.
The scale ranges from 0-80 and higher sores indicate greater severity of PTSD symptoms.
Baseline, two-week-post treatment, 3 month-follow-up.
Psychological inflexibility
Tidsramme: Baseline, two-week-post treatment, 3 month-follow- up
As measured by the Psychological Inflexibility in Pain Scale (PIPS) (changes between assessments) Min=0; Max= 52. Higher scores indicate worse inflexibility
Baseline, two-week-post treatment, 3 month-follow- up

Sekundære resultatmål

Resultatmål
Tiltaksbeskrivelse
Tidsramme
Anxiety and depression
Tidsramme: Baseline, two-week-post treatment, 3 month-follow up
As measured by the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) (changes between assessments) Min= 0; Max= 21. Higher scores indicate worse depression/anxiety.
Baseline, two-week-post treatment, 3 month-follow up
Pain intensity
Tidsramme: Baseline, two-week-post treatment, 3 month-follow- up
As measured by the Numerical Rating Scale (NRPS) (changes between assessments) Min= 0; Max= 10. Higher scores indicate worse pain intensity.
Baseline, two-week-post treatment, 3 month-follow- up
General acceptance
Tidsramme: Baseline, two-week-post treatment, 3 month-follow-up
As measured by the Swedish Acceptance and Action Questionnaire (SAAQ) (changes between assessments)
Baseline, two-week-post treatment, 3 month-follow-up

Andre resultatmål

Resultatmål
Tiltaksbeskrivelse
Tidsramme
Parental psychological flexibility
Tidsramme: Baseline, two-week-post treatment, 3 month-follow-up
As measured by Parental Acceptance and Action Questionnaire (PAAQ)
Baseline, two-week-post treatment, 3 month-follow-up

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Etterforskere

  • Hovedetterforsker: Sophia Åkerblom, phd, Skane University Hospital

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Studer hoveddatoer

Studiestart (Faktiske)

1. september 2026

Primær fullføring (Antatt)

31. desember 2027

Studiet fullført (Antatt)

31. mars 2028

Datoer for studieregistrering

Først innsendt

4. september 2026

Først innsendt som oppfylte QC-kriteriene

4. september 2026

Først lagt ut (Faktiske)

10. september 2026

Oppdateringer av studieposter

Sist oppdatering lagt ut (Faktiske)

10. september 2026

Siste oppdatering sendt inn som oppfylte QC-kriteriene

4. september 2026

Sist bekreftet

1. september 2026

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