ProcrastinationNCT06814197
Overcoming Procrastination in Adults: A Waitlist-Controlled Trial of One-to-One Online Coaching With Trained Volunteers
A study testing Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Procrastination in people with Procrastination, run by Overcome at 1 site in United Kingdom.
Trial summary
The goals of this clinical trial are to assess the feasibility and efficacy of a one-to-one, layperson-delivered, online Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) intervention for adults aged 18 to 64 experiencing severe procrastination but without moderate-to-severe anxiety or depression. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 64 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Procrastination
- What is being tested?
- Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Procrastination
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 117 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited Kingdom
- Study dates
- 23 Jan 2025to 27 May 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 64 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Aged 18 to 64.
- Access to a computer or mobile device with internet connectivity.
- Ability to understand and speak English.
- IPS score ≥ 32 to confirm severe procrastination.
- PHQ-9 score < 15 to exclude moderate-to-severe depressive symptoms.
- GAD-7 score < 12 to exclude moderate-to-severe anxiety symptoms.
Who cannot join
- Cognitive impairments, significant health conditions or disabilities affecting the ability to provide consent and fully participate.
- Psychiatric diagnoses requiring specialist care (e.g., schizophrenia, eating disorders, substance misuse). Such participants will be signposted to relevant local services if needed.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Reducing Procrastination With One-to-One, Lay-Delivered Teletherapy: Protocol for A Mixed-Methods, Waitlist-Controlled Trial
The goals of this clinical trial are to assess the feasibility and efficacy of a one-to-one, layperson-delivered, online Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) intervention for adults aged 18 to 64 experiencing severe procrastination but without moderate-to-severe anxiety or depression.
The main questions it aims to answer are:
Read more
- Can a layperson-delivered, online MI and CBT intervention effectively reduce procrastination compared to a waitlist control group?
- Can the intervention effectively improve self-efficacy and life satisfaction?
- Are the effects of the intervention maintained one month after completion?
Eligible participants will be randomly assigned to either the Intervention group or the Waitlist Control group, with baseline procrastination, self-efficacy, and life satisfaction measured beforehand. Participants in the intervention group will attend four weekly 60-minute online sessions delivered by trained lay coaches supervised by experienced specialists. Sessions will focus on goal-setting, identifying triggers, improving time management, and creating long-term plans to sustain progress. At the end of the intervention, 12 participants will be interviewed to share their experiences. Participants in the waitlist control group will continue their usual activities for four weeks and will receive the same intervention after completing the study assessments. This group will serve as a comparison to evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention.
Read the detailed description
Procrastination is a prevalent behavioural issue affecting around 20% of adults, leading to decreased productivity, financial losses, and adverse mental health outcomes such as increased stress and reduced life satisfaction. Despite these significant effects, it is often overlooked in mental health services and under-researched as a condition requiring targeted interventions.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) has been the primary approach used to address procrastination, focusing on restructuring maladaptive beliefs, goal setting, and increasing task engagement. However, most existing studies focus on therapist-led interventions, making these treatments costly and less scalable. Motivational Interviewing (MI) complements CBT by addressing low self-efficacy and enhancing commitment to behavioural change through client-centred techniques such as reflective listening and eliciting "change talk". Layperson-delivered interventions, which involve non-clinicians providing structured support, have shown promise in making therapies more accessible and cost-effective.
There is limited research on scalable, lay-delivered procrastination interventions, particularly those combining CBT and MI techniques in a remote format. This study aims to address this gap by evaluating the efficacy and feasibility of a four-week online, one-to-one intervention.
The primary objectives are to:
- Measure changes in procrastination, self-efficacy, and life satisfaction.
- Assess the feasibility of delivering the intervention, focusing on recruitment, adherence, and participant satisfaction.
This is a mixed-methods, waitlist-controlled trial. Participants are randomly allocated to either an Intervention or Waitlist Control group. The intervention involves four weekly 60-minute video sessions delivered by trained lay coaches. The waitlist control group will receive the intervention after a four-week waitlist period.
Participants will be adults aged 18 to 64 with severe procrastination (Irrational Procrastination Scale [IPS] ≥ 32) but without moderate-to-severe anxiety or depression (PHQ-9 < 15 and GAD-7 < 12). Exclusion criteria include cognitive impairments, severe psychiatric diagnoses, and significant health conditions. Participants will complete an online screening questionnaire and a follow-up call to confirm eligibility. After providing informed consent, participants will be randomised using block randomisation to ensure balanced group distribution.
Quantitative data will be collected at baseline, post-intervention, and at a one-month follow-up for the intervention group. Qualitative data will be gathered through post-intervention interviews with 12 participants, using thematic analysis to explore experiences and engagement. Statistical analysis will include two-way repeated measures ANOVAs and exploratory mediation models to evaluate changes in key outcomes.
- Conditions
- Procrastination
- Being tested
- Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Procrastination
- Keywords
- Procrastination, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Behaviour Change, CBT, MI, Randomised Controlled Trial, RCT, Lay Counselling, Teletherapy, eHealth, Coaching
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for ProcrastinationBehavioural
This intervention incorporates Motivational Interviewing (e.g., open-ended questions, affirmations, reflective listening, summarising) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (e.g., cognitive restructuring) techniques in natural conversations instead of having a fully manualised programme. This approach resembles coaching instead of traditional therapy to build therapeutic relationships naturally and keep clients engaged with genuine human connection.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Procrastination | Experimental | A 4-week intervention will be delivered remotely via Zoom or Google Meets, guided by Overcome coaches. Coaches are trained over two days via training slides, role plays and feedback. The intervention incorporates Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Receives: Behavioral: Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Procrastination |
| Waitlist Control | No intervention | Participants will be on the waitlist for four weeks and complete outcome measures. After they have completed the outcome measures and concluded their participation in the study, they will receive the intervention too. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in Irrational Procrastination Scale (IPS)
Irrational Procrastination Scale is a self-report questionnaire measuring procrastination with 9 items on a 5-point Likert scale from 1 (Very Self or Not True of Me) to 5 (Very Often True, or True of Me). The total score is obtained by adding up the scores of each response, with three items reverse-coded. The total score ranges from 9 to 45. IPS has good internal consistency, strong reliability and concurrent validity for use across diverse populations. administered at sign-up, post-intervention, and at one-month follow-up to monitor the effectiveness of the intervention.
Measured: From enrolment to one-month follow-up (8 weeks in total).
Secondary outcomes (2)
Change in General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSE)
General Self-Efficacy Scale is a self-report questionnaire measuring self-efficacy with 10 items on a 4-point Likert scale from 1 (Not at all true) to 4 (Exactly true), with the total score ranging from 10 to 40. General Self-Efficacy Scale has good internal consistency, strong reliability and concurrent validity for use across different settings and groups. General Self-Efficacy Scale is a secondary measure of this study, administered at sign-up, post-intervention, and at one-month follow-up.
Measured: From enrolment to one-month follow-up (8 weeks in total).
Change in Cantril Ladder
Cantril Ladder measures life satisfaction on an 11-point Likert scale from 0 (Worst possible life) to 10 (Best possible life). Cantril Ladder has good internal consistency, strong reliability and concurrent validity for use across different populations. Cantril Ladder is a secondary measure of this study, administered at sign-up, post-intervention, and at one-month follow-up.
Measured: From enrolment to one-month follow-up (8 weeks in total).
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted7 Feb 2025
- Study start23 Jan 2025
- Primary completion27 May 2025
- Study completion27 May 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (9)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for ProcrastinationStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- Intervention Group: Participants will receive the intervention immediately. Waitlist Control Group: Participants will be on a four-week waitlist. They will receive the intervention after completing their participation in the study.
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 117 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Overcome
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06814197
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- P-PF-11.24.0004
- Status last verified
- Jun 2025
- First submitted
- 17 Jan 2025
- Last updated
- 3 Jul 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: The researchers decided not to make the IPDs shareable to other researchers outside of Outcome. The access to trial IPD will be limited to the researchers within Overcome for future full-scale research. However, the researchers might reconsider at the end of the study if the results from the thematic analysis and/or statistical analysis would be outside of our predictions.
Publications
Vangsness L, Voss NM, Maddox N, Devereaux V, Martin E. Self-Report Measures of Procrastination Exhibit Inconsistent Concurrent Validity, Predictive Validity, and Psychometric Properties. Front Psychol. 2022 Feb 24;13:784471. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.784471. eCollection 2022.
PubMed 35282217Pollak KI, Alexander SC, Tulsky JA, Lyna P, Coffman CJ, Dolor RJ, Gulbrandsen P, Ostbye T. Physician empathy and listening: associations with patient satisfaction and autonomy. J Am Board Fam Med. 2011 Nov-Dec;24(6):665-72. doi: 10.3122/jabfm.2011.06.110025.
PubMed 22086809Otermin-Cristeta S, Hautzinger M. Developing an intervention to overcome procrastination. J Prev Interv Community. 2018 Apr-Jun;46(2):171-183. doi: 10.1080/10852352.2016.1198169.
PubMed 29485388Mutter A, Kuchler AM, Idrees AR, Kahlke F, Terhorst Y, Baumeister H. StudiCare procrastination - Randomized controlled non-inferiority trial of a persuasive design-optimized internet- and mobile-based intervention with digital coach targeting procrastination in college students. BMC Psychol. 2023 Sep 12;11(1):273. doi: 10.1186/s40359-023-01312-1.
PubMed 37700387Johnson SU, Ulvenes PG, Oktedalen T, Hoffart A. Psychometric Properties of the General Anxiety Disorder 7-Item (GAD-7) Scale in a Heterogeneous Psychiatric Sample. Front Psychol. 2019 Aug 6;10:1713. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2019.01713. eCollection 2019.
PubMed 31447721Jochmann A, Gusy B, Lesener T, Wolter C. Procrastination, depression and anxiety symptoms in university students: a three-wave longitudinal study on the mediating role of perceived stress. BMC Psychol. 2024 May 16;12(1):276. doi: 10.1186/s40359-024-01761-2.
PubMed 38755730Harrer M, Cuijpers P, Schuurmans LKJ, Kaiser T, Buntrock C, van Straten A, Ebert D. Evaluation of randomized controlled trials: a primer and tutorial for mental health researchers. Trials. 2023 Aug 30;24(1):562. doi: 10.1186/s13063-023-07596-3.
PubMed 37649083Connolly SM, Vanchu-Orosco M, Warner J, Seidi PA, Edwards J, Boath E, Irgens AC. Mental health interventions by lay counsellors: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Bull World Health Organ. 2021 Aug 1;99(8):572-582. doi: 10.2471/BLT.20.269050. Epub 2021 Apr 29.
PubMed 34354312Beutel ME, Klein EM, Aufenanger S, Brahler E, Dreier M, Muller KW, Quiring O, Reinecke L, Schmutzer G, Stark B, Wolfling K. Procrastination, Distress and Life Satisfaction across the Age Range - A German Representative Community Study. PLoS One. 2016 Feb 12;11(2):e0148054. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0148054. eCollection 2016.
PubMed 26871572
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 3 Jul 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Reducing Procrastination With One-to-One, Lay-Delivered Teletherapy: Protocol for A Mixed-Methods, Waitlist-Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06814197
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- P-PF-11.24.0004
- Conditions
- Procrastination
- Keywords
- Procrastination, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Behaviour Change, CBT, MI, Randomised Controlled Trial, RCT
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 117 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- OvercomeUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 23 Jan 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 27 May 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 27 May 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 7 Feb 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The goals of this clinical trial are to assess the feasibility and efficacy of a one-to-one, layperson-delivered, online Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) intervention for adults aged 18 to 64 experiencing severe procrastination but without moderate-to-severe anxiety or depression.
The main questions it aims to answer are:
- Can a layperson-delivered, online MI and CBT intervention effectively reduce procrastination compared to a waitlist control group?
- Can the intervention effectively improve self-efficacy and life satisfaction?
- Are the effects of the intervention maintained one month after completion?
Eligible participants will be randomly assigned to either the Intervention group or the Waitlist Control group, with baseline procrastination, self-efficacy, and life satisfaction measured beforehand. Participants in the intervention group will attend four weekly 60-minute online sessions delivered by trained lay coaches supervised by experienced specialists. Sessions will focus on goal-setting, identifying triggers, improving time management, and creating long-term plans to sustain progress. At the end of the intervention, 12 participants will be interviewed to share their experiences. Participants in the waitlist control group will continue their usual activities for four weeks and will receive the same intervention after completing the study assessments. This group will serve as a comparison to evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention.
Detailed description
Procrastination is a prevalent behavioural issue affecting around 20% of adults, leading to decreased productivity, financial losses, and adverse mental health outcomes such as increased stress and reduced life satisfaction. Despite these significant effects, it is often overlooked in mental health services and under-researched as a condition requiring targeted interventions.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) has been the primary approach used to address procrastination, focusing on restructuring maladaptive beliefs, goal setting, and increasing task engagement. However, most existing studies focus on therapist-led interventions, making these treatments costly and less scalable. Motivational Interviewing (MI) complements CBT by addressing low self-efficacy and enhancing commitment to behavioural change through client-centred techniques such as reflective listening and eliciting "change talk". Layperson-delivered interventions, which involve non-clinicians providing structured support, have shown promise in making therapies more accessible and cost-effective.
There is limited research on scalable, lay-delivered procrastination interventions, particularly those combining CBT and MI techniques in a remote format. This study aims to address this gap by evaluating the efficacy and feasibility of a four-week online, one-to-one intervention.
The primary objectives are to:
- Measure changes in procrastination, self-efficacy, and life satisfaction.
- Assess the feasibility of delivering the intervention, focusing on recruitment, adherence, and participant satisfaction.
This is a mixed-methods, waitlist-controlled trial. Participants are randomly allocated to either an Intervention or Waitlist Control group. The intervention involves four weekly 60-minute video sessions delivered by trained lay coaches. The waitlist control group will receive the intervention after a four-week waitlist period.
Participants will be adults aged 18 to 64 with severe procrastination (Irrational Procrastination Scale [IPS] ≥ 32) but without moderate-to-severe anxiety or depression (PHQ-9 < 15 and GAD-7 < 12). Exclusion criteria include cognitive impairments, severe psychiatric diagnoses, and significant health conditions. Participants will complete an online screening questionnaire and a follow-up call to confirm eligibility. After providing informed consent, participants will be randomised using block randomisation to ensure balanced group distribution.
Quantitative data will be collected at baseline, post-intervention, and at a one-month follow-up for the intervention group. Qualitative data will be gathered through post-intervention interviews with 12 participants, using thematic analysis to explore experiences and engagement. Statistical analysis will include two-way repeated measures ANOVAs and exploratory mediation models to evaluate changes in key outcomes.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- Intervention Group: Participants will receive the intervention immediately. Waitlist Control Group: Participants will be on a four-week waitlist. They will receive the intervention after completing their participation in the study.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Procrastination | Experimental | Behavioral: Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for ProcrastinationA 4-week intervention will be delivered remotely via Zoom or Google Meets, guided by Overcome coaches. Coaches are trained over two days via training slides, role plays and feedback. The intervention incorporates Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. |
| Waitlist Control | No intervention | –Participants will be on the waitlist for four weeks and complete outcome measures. After they have completed the outcome measures and concluded their participation in the study, they will receive the intervention too. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 64 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Aged 18 to 64.
- Access to a computer or mobile device with internet connectivity.
- Ability to understand and speak English.
- IPS score ≥ 32 to confirm severe procrastination.
- PHQ-9 score < 15 to exclude moderate-to-severe depressive symptoms.
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Cognitive impairments, significant health conditions or disabilities affecting the ability to provide consent and fully participate.
- Psychiatric diagnoses requiring specialist care (e.g., schizophrenia, eating disorders, substance misuse). Such participants will be signposted to relevant local services if needed.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for ProcrastinationThis intervention incorporates Motivational Interviewing (e.g., open-ended questions, affirmations, reflective listening, summarising) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (e.g., cognitive restructuring) techniques in natural conversations instead of having a fully manualised programme. This approach resembles coaching instead of traditional therapy to build therapeutic relationships naturally and keep clients engaged with genuine human connection. | Behavioural | Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Procrastination |
Primary outcome
Change in Irrational Procrastination Scale (IPS)
Time frame: From enrolment to one-month follow-up (8 weeks in total).
Irrational Procrastination Scale is a self-report questionnaire measuring procrastination with 9 items on a 5-point Likert scale from 1 (Very Self or Not True of Me) to 5 (Very Often True, or True of Me). The total score is obtained by adding up the scores of each response, with three items reverse-coded. The total score ranges from 9 to 45. IPS has good internal consistency, strong reliability and concurrent validity for use across diverse populations. administered at sign-up, post-intervention, and at one-month follow-up to monitor the effectiveness of the intervention.
2 secondary outcomes
Change in General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSE)
Time frame: From enrolment to one-month follow-up (8 weeks in total).
Change in Cantril Ladder
Time frame: From enrolment to one-month follow-up (8 weeks in total).
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 3 Jul 2025.
- Background: PubMed 35282217Vangsness L, Voss NM, Maddox N, Devereaux V, Martin E. Self-Report Measures of Procrastination Exhibit Inconsistent Concurrent Validity, Predictive Validity, and Psychometric Properties. Front Psychol. 2022 Feb 24;13:784471. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.784471. eCollection 2022.
- Background: PubMed 22086809Pollak KI, Alexander SC, Tulsky JA, Lyna P, Coffman CJ, Dolor RJ, Gulbrandsen P, Ostbye T. Physician empathy and listening: associations with patient satisfaction and autonomy. J Am Board Fam Med. 2011 Nov-Dec;24(6):665-72. doi: 10.3122/jabfm.2011.06.110025.
- Background: PubMed 29485388Otermin-Cristeta S, Hautzinger M. Developing an intervention to overcome procrastination. J Prev Interv Community. 2018 Apr-Jun;46(2):171-183. doi: 10.1080/10852352.2016.1198169.
- Background: PubMed 37700387Mutter A, Kuchler AM, Idrees AR, Kahlke F, Terhorst Y, Baumeister H. StudiCare procrastination - Randomized controlled non-inferiority trial of a persuasive design-optimized internet- and mobile-based intervention with digital coach targeting procrastination in college students. BMC Psychol. 2023 Sep 12;11(1):273. doi: 10.1186/s40359-023-01312-1.
- Background: PubMed 31447721Johnson SU, Ulvenes PG, Oktedalen T, Hoffart A. Psychometric Properties of the General Anxiety Disorder 7-Item (GAD-7) Scale in a Heterogeneous Psychiatric Sample. Front Psychol. 2019 Aug 6;10:1713. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2019.01713. eCollection 2019.
- Background: PubMed 38755730Jochmann A, Gusy B, Lesener T, Wolter C. Procrastination, depression and anxiety symptoms in university students: a three-wave longitudinal study on the mediating role of perceived stress. BMC Psychol. 2024 May 16;12(1):276. doi: 10.1186/s40359-024-01761-2.
- Background: PubMed 37649083Harrer M, Cuijpers P, Schuurmans LKJ, Kaiser T, Buntrock C, van Straten A, Ebert D. Evaluation of randomized controlled trials: a primer and tutorial for mental health researchers. Trials. 2023 Aug 30;24(1):562. doi: 10.1186/s13063-023-07596-3.
- Background: PubMed 34354312Connolly SM, Vanchu-Orosco M, Warner J, Seidi PA, Edwards J, Boath E, Irgens AC. Mental health interventions by lay counsellors: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Bull World Health Organ. 2021 Aug 1;99(8):572-582. doi: 10.2471/BLT.20.269050. Epub 2021 Apr 29.
- Background: PubMed 26871572Beutel ME, Klein EM, Aufenanger S, Brahler E, Dreier M, Muller KW, Quiring O, Reinecke L, Schmutzer G, Stark B, Wolfling K. Procrastination, Distress and Life Satisfaction across the Age Range - A German Representative Community Study. PLoS One. 2016 Feb 12;11(2):e0148054. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0148054. eCollection 2016.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. The researchers decided not to make the IPDs shareable to other researchers outside of Outcome. The access to trial IPD will be limited to the researchers within Overcome for future full-scale research. However, the researchers might reconsider at the end of the study if the results from the thematic analysis and/or statistical analysis would be outside of our predictions.
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Referral and contact
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The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Procrastination in people with Procrastination, run by Overcome at 1 site in United Kingdom.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 6 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 3 Jul 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United Kingdom. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Change in Irrational Procrastination Scale (IPS) (time frame: From enrolment to one-month follow-up (8 weeks in total).). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06814197, which also lists 9 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 3 Jul 2025.