Brief Online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Indian Expatriates with Excessive Worry: a Pilot Fe… (NCT06609395) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Brief Online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Indian Expatriates with Excessive Worry: a Pilot Feasibility Study
Sweden24 participantsStarted 2022-06-01
Plain-language summary
Background: Expatriates may face challenges through distance from support systems, cultural adjustments, and language barriers, which may be associated with anxiety and elevated worry, particularly in times of ongoing global crises. Brief online cognitive-behavioral therapy (ICBT) is effective for treating excessive worry but has not been adapted for expatriate communities in Sweden.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* identifying as Indian expatriate currently living in Sweden
* self-reported dysfunctional worry, defined as worrying several times a day and the worry being experienced as difficult to control
* age ≥ 18 years;
* able to provide digital informed consent
* having daily access to a device with internet connection.
Exclusion Criteria:
* non-English speaking
* self-reported severe depression (\>28 points on the Montgomery Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS-S; (Svanborg \& Åsberg, 1994)
* suicidal risk (5 points on item 9 on the MADRS-S).
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.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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.
What they're measuring
1
Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale-7 (GAD-7)
Timeframe: Baseline to post-treatment (5 weeks)
2
Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale-7 (GAD-7)
Timeframe: Baseline to 1-month follow-up ( 9 weeks)