Clinical trials: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Psychotic Disorders
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for the Inpatient Treatment of Psychosis
There is a substantial need for enhancing the efficacy and effectiveness of Veterans Health Administration (VHA) inpatient services for psychosis and tailoring them to support recovery.
- Trial name
- ACT-IP (NCT01981356)
- Testing
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Treatment as Usual (TAU)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Healthy Participants Study
ACT-based EMI in College Students
This study aims to evaluate the acceptability and effectiveness of a transdiagnostic, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)-based ecological momentary intervention (EMI) among college students.
- Trial name
- NCT06843395
- Testing
- ACT-based ecological momentary intervention, Mood monitoring
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Anxiety Disorder/Anxiety State
Online Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Reducing Anxiety
The main objective of this study is to test the effectiveness of an Internet-delivered Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) program in reducing anxiety symptoms.
- Trial name
- NCT03074669
- Testing
- ACT program
- Where
- Romania
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- West University of Timisoara
Malignant Female Reproductive System Neoplasm, Malignant Hepatobiliary Neoplasm
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in Improving Well-Being in Patients With Stage III-IV Cancer and Their Partners
This pilot clinical trial studies how well acceptance and commitment therapy works in improving well-being in patients with stage III-IV cancer and their partners.
- Conditions
- Malignant Female Reproductive System Neoplasm, Malignant Hepatobiliary Neoplasm, Partner, Stage III Breast Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT03112668
- Testing
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Quality-of-Life Assessment, Questionnaire Administration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
First Psychotic Attack, Family Members
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Family Members After a First Psychotic Attack
This study aimed to evaluate the effect of ACT administered online to family members on self-stigmatization, coping with stress, and psychological resilience levels after the first psychotic attack (FPA).
- Conditions
- First Psychotic Attack, Family Members, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Trial name
- NCT06655688
- Testing
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Guided ACT and for Adults With ASD
This study aims to investigate the efficacy of guided self-help Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) for adults who have a diagnosis for Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and are experiencing psychological distress (stress, anxiety…
- Trial name
- NCT04376151
- Testing
- Acceptance and Commiment Therapy (ACT) bibliotherapy 'Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life'
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Lincoln
Social Isolation, Loneliness
The CONNECT Program: Testing a Telephone-Based Mental Health Intervention for Older Adults
This study will test a telephone-based group intervention called "The CONNECT Program" which is designed for adults aged 65+ who are currently experiencing social isolation or loneliness, and symptoms of anxiety or depression.
- Conditions
- Social Isolation, Loneliness, Depression, Anxiety
- Trial name
- CONNECT (NCT05120765)
- Testing
- The CONNECT Program
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mental Health, Cognitive Impairment,Colorectal Cancer
Effect of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Based Interventions on Mental Health and Cognitive Impairment for Patients With Advanced Colorectal Cancer
The present study aims to: Determine the effect of acceptance and commitment therapy-based interventions on mental health and cognitive impairment for patients with advanced colorectal cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT05741255
- Testing
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Alexandria University
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Disorder With Hyperactivity (ADHD)
Pai.ACT: AI-Driven ACT Chatbot for Mental Health Triage and Service Evaluation
Parents of children with special needs in Hong Kong often face limited psychological support, which can negatively impact the child rehabilitation process and the well-being of parent-child relationships.
- Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Disorder With Hyperactivity (ADHD), Neurodevelopmental Disorder (Diagnosis), Dyslexia
- Trial name
- NCT06808555
- Testing
- Pai.ACT Group, Control Group
- Where
- 20 sites in Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 340 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Mental Disorder, Depression Disorders
The Effect of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy-Based Intervention
Mental health is essential for students' emotional, cognitive, and social well-being. University life presents significant academic, social, and financial challenges, leading to increased stress, anxiety, and depression.
- Conditions
- Mental Disorder, Depression Disorders, Stress, Anxiety
- Trial name
- NCT06885489
- Testing
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) based psychoeducation program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ataturk University
Eating Disorder Risk, Body Shape Concern
Anorexia Prevention in Female College Students
This study evaluated whether an acceptance-based embodied movement program can reduce eating disorder risk and body shape concerns in female college students at elevated risk.
- Trial name
- NCT07677020
- Testing
- Acceptance-Based Embodied Movement, Functional Fitness Control, Psychoeducation
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 135 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Jinan University Guangzhou
Opiate Dependence
Acceptance Therapy During Methadone Detoxification
The purpose of this study is to develop an opiate detoxification behavior therapy based on current Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) theory and method, and to test its feasibility and promise in the context of voluntary…
- Trial name
- NCT00439036
- Testing
- Behavior Therapy, Drug Counseling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Caregiver Stress, Caregiver Stress Syndrome
ACT Group for Family Caregivers of Stroke Survivors
The goal of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of group-based ACT intervention in improving the levels of psychological distress in caregivers of stroke survivors. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1.
- Conditions
- Caregiver Stress, Caregiver Stress Syndrome, Caregiver Burnout, Caregiver Distress
- Trial name
- NCT07528261
- Testing
- Group-based ACT Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Wright Institute
Chronic Low-back Pain
Feasibility, Effectiveness, and Patient Experience of Online Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Plus Exercises for Older People With Chronic Low Back Pain
No study has investigated the effects of online ACT on community-dwelling older adults. Given that clinical practice guidelines have recommended exercise therapy for treating people with CLBP, a combination of ACT and exercise…
- Trial name
- NCT06576414
- Testing
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), back exercise, back care education
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Childhood Cancer
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Parents of Children With Cancer
The current study aims to develop a theoretically driven ACT intervention and examine its effects among parents of children with cancer. The objectives are: 1.
- Trial name
- ACT (NCT04870697)
- Testing
- ACT intervention, Usual care
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 142 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hip Osteoarthritis, Knee Osteoarthritis
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Delivered by Automated Software Messaging
This study aims to 1) observe the course of pain, 2) mental status, and 3) possible effect of a behavioral intervention delivered via an automated mobile phone messaging robot in patients were indicated and/or scheduled to…
- Conditions
- Hip Osteoarthritis, Knee Osteoarthritis, Mental Stress, Coronavirus
- Trial name
- NCT04329897
- Testing
- Software Messaging
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Cancer
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Anxious Cancer Survivors
This randomized clinical trial compares group acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to usual care for cancer survivors experiencing anxiety following the end of cancer treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT02550925
- Testing
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Group, Usual Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 139 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Boulder
Caregiver Stress
Pilot Study: Stress Reduction in Caregivers of Children With ASD Using ACT
Parents/Caregivers of children with autism need psychological flexibility and self-efficacy for the ACT program to be effective. This study will compare intervention differences between groups.
- Trial name
- NCT05944289
- Testing
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Caregiver Support Group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fielding Graduate University
Employees at a Hospital
Acceptability and Feasibility of a Stress Prevention Program Based on Meditation and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Staff at a Cancer Center
The MAEva program seems to meet the challenges of implementing meditation for cancer care workers. As part of our Quality of Life and Working Conditions initiative, the investigator decided to offer it to staff at our Cancer…
- Trial name
- MAEva-pro (NCT06903104)
- Testing
- Mindfulness closed program, Quality of life evaluation, Perceived Stress Scale
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Institut de Cancérologie de Lorraine
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Versus Active Controls in Improving Psychological Functions of Parents and Children With Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Systematic reviews revealed that Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for parents had medium-to-large effect sizes in improving parental depression/anxiety (d > 0.50), dysfunctional parenting styles (ds = 0.61-0.77), and…
- Trial name
- NCT05919459
- Testing
- 5-week online synchronous ACT intervention, asynchronous online AIS education
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 336 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University