Clinical trials: Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
Obesity
ACT for Healthy Living: a Brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Intervention for Women With Obesity
The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate if a 4-hour acceptance and commitment therapy workshop can help the adoption and maintenance of healthy lifestyle behaviors in women with obesity.
- Trial name
- NCT05885438
- Testing
- ACT workshop
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Psychological Flexibility, Child Behavior
Evaluation of ACT Now GAIN Later
The goal of this Randomised Control Trial is to evaluate a Psychologist Guided Self Help Video Parenting Programme based on principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) The main questions it aims to answer are: Primary…
- Conditions
- Psychological Flexibility, Child Behavior, Relationship, Parent Child, Well-Being, Psychological
- Trial name
- NCT06339333
- Testing
- ACT Now GAIN Later, Control Group
- Where
- Ireland
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University College Dublin
Alcohol Use Disorder
The Efficacy of Probiotics for the Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder Among Adult Males
This two-armed, parallel-group, double-blind, multi-center randomized control trial (RCT) aims to evaluate the efficacy of probiotic supplement compared with placebo in ameliorating alcohol craving and severity of alcohol use…
- Trial name
- NCT05830708
- Testing
- Lactobacillus sp. probiotic
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 58 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universiti Sains Malaysia
Carer Stress Syndrome
Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Self-Help for Carers of People With Multiple Sclerosis
This is a feasibility study to evaluate whether it is possible to conduct a larger study to evaluate whether providing psychological support to carers of people with MS is effective in reducing carer strain.
- Trial name
- NCT03077971
- Testing
- ACT Self-Help, ACT Self-Help with Telephone Support
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nottingham
Stress, Psychological, Depression
Evaluating an Online Acceptance and Commitment Training Program for Individuals with Chronic Health Conditions
Chronic health conditions (CHC) commonly share the challenge of impaired health-related quality of life, negatively impacting the lives of millions of people in the United States.
- Conditions
- Stress, Psychological, Depression, Well-Being, Psychological
- Trial name
- NCT06179264
- Testing
- ACT Guide for Chronic Health Conditions
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 101 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Utah State University
Stem Cell Transplant Patients
ACT to Reduce Morbidity and Mortality in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Patients
This study is a phase 2, multicenter, randomized controlled trial to test the application of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in HCT patients.
- Trial name
- ACTivate (NCT07516314)
- Testing
- ACTivate sessions
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 476 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Anthony Sung, MD
Parenting Stress, Psychological Flexibility
A Pilot Study on an ACT-Based Program for Individuals With Special Needs and Their Caregivers
Parenting children with special health care needs can be stressful and weigh on the caregivers' mental health. For the individuals with special needs, the mismatch between their needs and the normative practice in the world…
- Trial name
- NCT07345806
- Testing
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 62 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong
Depressive Disorder
Efficacy of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on Serum GDF-15 Levels in Older Adults With and Without Depression: a Non-randomized Intervention Study
In a world where the population is aging, strategies are required that promote physical, social and mental health in these age groups.
- Trial name
- ACT GDF-15 (NCT06195436)
- Testing
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for people with and without depression
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Colima
Child Abuse, Parental Burnout
ACT-Based Training for Parental Burnout and Child Well-being
The purpose of the proposed randomized controlled trial is to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and potential effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in reducing parental burnout and improving children's…
- Trial name
- NCT07047378
- Testing
- ACT Intervention Group, control group
- Where
- 2 sites in Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Chronic Illness
Virtual ACT for Adolescent Stress
This study aims to test the effectiveness of a 6-week long virtual Acceptance Commitment group therapy as a non-pharmaceutical intervention to improving other functional outcomes for adolescents with a chronic medical condition…
- Trial name
- NCT04978610
- Testing
- Virtual Acceptance Commitment Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Los Angeles
NMO Spectrum Disorder
ACT with NMOSD Patients and Caregivers Pilot Study
This study will examine the effectiveness of a neuromyelitis optics spectrum disorder (NMOSD) specific Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) intervention at reducing anxiety and depression in individuals with NMOSD and their…
- Trial name
- NCT05840055
- Testing
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Thomas Jefferson University
Well-Being, Psychological
Evaluating an ACT Self-help Book for University Students
Background to the project: More and more university students are reporting poor mental health, which has resulted in long waiting lists for student support services.
- Trial name
- NCT06207214
- Testing
- Self-help book for university students.
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cardiff University
Depression in Adults, Anxiety Disorder Generalized
ACT for Individuals With MNCD and Their Care Partners
This project aims to implement and evaluate a dyadic intervention (i.e., acceptance commitment therapy) for persons with AD/ADRD and their care partners.
- Conditions
- Depression in Adults, Anxiety Disorder Generalized, Grief
- Trial name
- ACT (NCT07239609)
- Testing
- Acceptance Commitment Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Texas Tech University
Loneliness, Social Isolation
Evaluating and Implementing The CONNECT Program - a Group-Based Telehealth Intervention to Reduce Social Isolation, Loneliness, and Mental Health Symptoms in Adults Ages 55+, Compared to Routine Community-Based Programming
Older adults in Canada are experiencing increasing levels of social isolation, loneliness, and mental health challenges, including anxiety and depression - trends that have worsened during and following the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Conditions
- Loneliness, Social Isolation, Depression Disorders, Anxiety
- Trial name
- NCT07107906
- Testing
- The CONNECT Program, Community Participation as Usual (Service as Usual)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 128 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba
Dementia
ACT for Carers of People With Dementia
Background: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a therapy that helps people to notice and accept difficult thoughts and emotions. ACT also helps people to identify what they value in life (e.g.
- Trial name
- NCT02991183
- Testing
- ACT
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Psychotic Disorders
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in Early Psychosis Patients
This study is to examine the effect of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy applied to patients in early psychosis patients on psychotic symptoms and functionality levels.
- Conditions
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Psychotic Disorders, Psychiatric Nursing
- Trial name
- NCT05210816
- Testing
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi
Dementia, Family Caregivers
Group-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Family Caregivers of People With Dementia in Japan
Along with more people worldwide having dementia, the number of people with dementia and their family caregivers have increased in Japan.
- Trial name
- NCT04898413
- Testing
- Group-based acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), Group-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Where
- Japan
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Meiji Gakuin University
Depressive Symptoms, Anxiety
Living Well: A Digital ACT Intervention
Depression and anxiety are frequently comorbid and share mechanisms contributing to dysfunction. Transdiagnostic approaches, such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, streamline intervention and allow a broader population to…
- Conditions
- Depressive Symptoms, Anxiety, Emotional Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT04787809
- Testing
- Living Well
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 69 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas at Tyler
Social Media Addiction, Self Esteem
ACT-Based Psychoeducation for Youth With Social Media Addiction
While social media offers opportunities for connection and self-expression, it also brings significant challenges, particularly social media addiction, characterized by excessive and uncontrolled use.
- Conditions
- Social Media Addiction, Self Esteem, Interpersonal Problem, Problem-solving
- Trial name
- ACT-SM (NCT07343180)
- Testing
- ACT-Based Psychoeducational Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 74 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University
Behavior
Developing a Physically More Active Lifestyle Based on One's Own Values - RCT Among Sedentary Adults
The main objective of the study is to provide data of the effectiveness and feasibility of the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in enhancing the physically active lifestyle among sedentary adults.
- Trial name
- NCT01796990
- Testing
- ACT, REF
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 136 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Likes - Foundation for Sport and Health Sciences