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

Description

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.

Conditions

Anxiety, Depression, Depression, Anxiety, Anxiety Disorders

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

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.

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

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

Condition
Anxiety
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Madison

University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, United States, 53705

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility 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
  • * Are able and willing participate.
  • * Unable to provide informed consent
  • * Active self-harm or suicidal intent
  • * Scheduled transfer or release within three months

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Wisconsin, Madison,

Michael Koenigs, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Wisconsin, Madison

Study Record Dates

2026-03