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Pilot Effectiveness Trial of an ACT Self-help Workbook Tailored Specifically for Prisons

Who can join

As published by the study on ClinicalTrials.gov. "Not stated" means the study hasn't said — ask the study team.

Age
18 Years and older
Sex
All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
Compensation
Not stated

Other requirements are listed under Eligibility below. Only the study team can confirm whether you can join.

What to expect

No one can promise a trial will help you personally — that is what the research is trying to find out.

What participation involves

  • Time periods mentioned: 13 weeks

Only what the study's summary and detailed description on ClinicalTrials.gov say. Time periods may describe the whole study or a part of it — ask the study team what applies to you.

Show the study's own words
  • "Participants can expect to be in the study for 13 weeks."
Compensation
Not stated
  • Study-related exams and procedures are typically provided at no cost. This is how many trials work in general — confirm the details for this study with the study team.
  • Participants are monitored closely by the research team throughout the study.
  • Some participants may receive access to an investigational treatment, which is still being studied.
  • Your participation helps researchers learn whether this approach could help future patients.

About this study

In plain language

This study tests a self-help workbook adapted for use in prisons. It looks at whether the workbook is practical to use, whether people accept it, and how well it works for adults with moderate or severe anxiety or depression. The study lasts 13 weeks.

The goal of this research study is to adapt an ACT-self-help workbook to the prison setting and determine the feasibility acceptability, and effectiveness of this workbook. Participants can expect to be in the study for 13 weeks.

Compensation is read from the study's own description and may be missing — always confirm with the study team.

Eligibility

Who can join

  • You are 18 or older.
  • A reading test shows you read at a 6th-grade level or higher.
  • Study questionnaires show moderate or severe anxiety, depression, or both.
  • You are not currently harming yourself or intending to end your life.
  • You have no planned prison transfer or release for at least 3 months.
  • You are willing and able to take part, including having permission and being able to use paper and a writing tool.

Who can't join

  • You cannot give informed consent, meaning you cannot understand the study and agree to take part.
  • You are currently harming yourself or intend to end your life.
  • You have a planned prison transfer or release within 3 months.

Simplified for readability. The official criteria below are what the study team uses.

Official eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years of age or older * Reading level of 6th grade or higher determined by the Wide Range Achievement Test * Moderate or severe anxiety and/or depression determined by the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) and Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) * No active self-harm or active suicidal intent * No scheduled transfer or release for at least three months * Must be willing and able to participate, including having permission and ability to use study materials, such as paper and a writing utensil Exclusion Criteria: * Unable to provide informed consent * Active self-harm or suicidal intent * Scheduled transfer or release within three months

Study sites (1)

WI