Technology-supported Interventions for Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)
Spain141 participantsStarted 2025-11-10
Plain-language summary
The main aim of this project is to test the efficacy of two formats of delivering an internet- based treatment(GROw) for Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD) in order to enhance treatment adherence: in a blended format (that combines self-applied treatment online with face-to face sessions with a therapist by videoconference: BF-GROw) and self-applied online format supported by Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMAs) and Ecological Momentary Interventions (EMIs) (iGROw), compared with a waiting list (WL) control group in a community sample of patients with the diagnosis of PGD. The general initial hypothesis is that both treatment conditions (blended format and self-applied format supported by EMAs and EMIs) will significantly produce an improvement in grief symptoms, compared to the WL control group.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Being at least 18 years old.
* Meeting diagnostic criteria for Prolonged Grieft Disorder based on the International Classification of Diseases 11 edition (ICD-11).
* Sign an informed consent.
* Ability to understand and read Spanish.
* Ability to use a computer.
* Having an e-mail address.
* Having an internet connection and Access to a Smartphone.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Presence of high risk of suicide.
* Presence of axis I severe mental disorder: substance abuse or dependence, psychotic disorder, dementia, bipolar disorder; severe personality disorder or medical illness whose severity or characteristics prevent treatment.
* Receiving other psychological treatment during the study.
* An increase and/or change in the medication during the study period, in the case of receiving pharmacological treatment.
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?
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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.
What they're measuring
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Change in the Inventory of Complicated Grief (ICG).
Timeframe: Immediately prior to treatment, Immediately after treatment, 3 months after treatment, 12 months after treatment