Let It Out (LIO) and COVID19: Testing an Online Emotional Disclosure-based Intervention During th… (NCT04386668) | Clinical Trial Compass
TerminatedNot Applicable
Let It Out (LIO) and COVID19: Testing an Online Emotional Disclosure-based Intervention During the COVID19 Pandemic
Stopped: Interim analysis indicated adaptations to intervention may be required.
United Kingdom80 participantsStarted 2020-05-26
Plain-language summary
A randomised controlled trial designed to test whether an online expressive writing intervention (LIO-C) can reduce distress for English-speaking adults during the global COVID19 pandemic.
Hypothesis: LIO-C will improve distress (as measured by K10) in adults at 1 week post-intervention compared to a neutral writing control during the COVID19 pandemic.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* English speaking adults over the age of 18
* Able to read and write clearly in English
Exclusion Criteria:
* None
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This trial was terminated before completing — does that mean the results are incomplete or unreliable, and would my doctor still consider any findings from it when thinking about my mental health support options during COVID-19 recovery?
2The trial was measuring psychological distress using the Kessler K10 scale — can my doctor use that same scale with me now to get a baseline sense of how I'm doing emotionally, and whether I might benefit from a similar kind of emotional disclosure approach?
3Since this was an online emotional disclosure intervention, are there other completed or active studies or programs my doctor could point me to that have more finished evidence on helping people cope with the psychological stress of COVID-19?
4Given that this trial was terminated, what does my doctor recommend as the current standard of care for managing the psychological distress that can come alongside a COVID-19 diagnosis, rather than an experimental online intervention?
5If I'm struggling emotionally right now, should I be looking at proven therapy options like cognitive behavioral therapy instead of waiting to see if another trial like this one opens up?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.