NCT07341425 Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (FACT) for Stress, Anxiety, and Depression
| NCT ID | NCT07341425 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | University of Aarhus |
| Condition | Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (FACT) |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 60 participants |
| Start Date | 2026-01-06 |
| Primary Completion | 2027-06-30 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 60 participants in total. It began in 2026-01-06 with a primary completion date of 2027-06-30.
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Brief Summary
This study is an interventional study examining the feasibility and acceptability of Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (FACT) as a short-term intervention. Sixty participants will be randomized to either an intervention group (FACT; receiving a maximum of 250 min treatment) or a waitlist control group (receiving treatment after four months). Inclusion criteria are elevated symptoms of anxiety (GAD-7 ≥ 9), depression (PHQ-9 ≥ 10), and/or stress (PSS ≥ 14). Participants will complete self-report questionnaires at baseline, post-treatment, and at 1- and 3-month follow-ups. Additionally, brief session questionnaires will be completed before and after each session. Recruitment will take place through general practi-tioners in the Aarhus area.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: (i) age ≥ 18 years, (ii) clinically relevant symptoms of distress ≥ 4 \[53\] and either symptoms of anxiety measured with the Generalized Anxiety Disorders (GAD ≥ 9 \[54\]) questionnaire and/or symptoms of depression with assessed with the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9 ≥ 10 \[55\]) and/or symptoms of stress measured with the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS ≥ 14), (iii) Danish language proficiency, (iv) ability and willingness to give informed consent, (v) no or stable antidepressant/antianxiety medication (i.e., same dosage for ≥ 6 weeks), (vi) access to either a smartphone, tablet, or computer with a video camera Exclusion Criteria: (i) currently receiving other psychotherapy or counseling for the same problem, (iii) a history of bipolar disorder, (ii) current or past psychotic disorder, (iv) substance abuse or dependence judged to require treatment, (v) suicide risk requiring immediate hospitalization.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07341425 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (FACT). Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07341425 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07341425 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at nannabjerg@psy.au.dk for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07341425 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Aarhus C, Denmark.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07341425 clinical trial?
NCT07341425 is sponsored by University of Aarhus. The trial plans to enroll 60 participants.