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NCT06162624 Pilot Effectiveness Trial of an ACT Self-help Workbook Tailored Specifically for Prisons

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NCT ID NCT06162624
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor University of Wisconsin, Madison
Condition Anxiety
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 96 participants
Start Date 2024-12-09
Primary Completion 2026-09-30

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Reflective Journaling

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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 96 participants in total. It began in 2024-12-09 with a primary completion date of 2026-09-30.

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Brief Summary

The goal of this research study is to adapt an ACT-self-help workbook to the prison setting and determine the feasibility acceptability, and effectiveness of this workbook. Participants can expect to be in the study for 13 weeks.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years of age or older * Reading level of 6th grade or higher determined by the Wide Range Achievement Test * Moderate or severe anxiety and/or depression determined by the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) and Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) * No active self-harm or active suicidal intent * No scheduled transfer or release for at least three months * Must be willing and able to participate, including having permission and ability to use study materials, such as paper and a writing utensil Exclusion Criteria: * Unable to provide informed consent * Active self-harm or suicidal intent * Scheduled transfer or release within three months

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Madilyn Michels

✉ mgmichels@wisc.edu

📞 920-602-5612

Principal Investigator

Michael Koenigs, PhD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

University of Wisconsin, Madison

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06162624 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Anxiety. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT06162624 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06162624 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at mgmichels@wisc.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06162624 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Madison, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06162624 clinical trial?

NCT06162624 is sponsored by University of Wisconsin, Madison. The principal investigator is Michael Koenigs, PhD at University of Wisconsin, Madison. The trial plans to enroll 96 participants.

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