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ACT and CBT Bibliotherapy for Perfectionism

United States120 participantsStarted 2023-09-12

Plain-language summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to test self-help books for adults with perfectionism. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Are the self-help books (ACT and CBT) effective, compared to a waitlist control condition? 2. What are the processes of change for perfectionism in ACT vs. CBT bibliotherapy? 3. Do the self-help books (ACT and CBT) affect change in general distress, well-being, and affect? 4. Is bibliotherapy an acceptable and feasible intervention for perfectionism? Participants will be randomized into either the ACT self-help condition, CBT self-help condition, or waitlist control condition: 1. Participants in both intervention conditions will be asked to read the respective self-help book over the course of 10 weeks and complete 4 surveys over 3.5 months. 2. Participants in the waitlist condition will be asked to complete 4 surveys over 3.5 months, and will receive access to both self-help books once the study is complete.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * an adult (18 years and older) student at the university * the ability to understand and read English * access to the university's online library resources * endorse high perfectionism (29 or more on the concerns over mistakes Frost Multidimensional Perfectionism Subscale) Exclusion Criteria: * N/A

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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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?

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What they're measuring

Frost Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale-Brief (FMPS-Brief)

Timeframe: 14 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06057740

SponsorUtah State University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-09-01

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