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Differential Efficacy of Two Ways of Applying Homework Assignments in the Treatment of Adjustment Disorders: Application Supported by Information and Communication Technologies Versus Traditional Application
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Cognitive Behavioral Treatment approach supported by virtual reality and positive psychology strategies. for Adjustment Disorders. Completed, enrolled 50 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the differential efficacy of two ways of applying homework assignments in the treatment of Adjustment Disorders: 1) using an Internet-based emotional regulation therapy system (TEO) and 2) in the traditional way (using reading and audio materials). The principal hypothesis is that both treatment conditions (TEO and Traditional) will show a similar efficacy. All participants will improve significantly on all outcome measures, regardless the type of homework assigned (TEO or Traditional) with no differences between them.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
The CBT program consists of 6 weekly sessions (and 2 additional ones depending on the patient's needs) with the following main therapeutic components: educational component, exposure/processing of the stressful event with VR (EMMA's World) and relapse prevention. EMMA's World is an open and flexible VR system that uses symbols (e.g., 3D-objects, pictures, sounds) to reflect and evoke the negative emotions associated to the stressful event. Also, several strategies from Positive Psychology (e.g., My best virtues or strengths exercise) and others based on Neimeyer's (2000) suggestions for pathological grief (e.g., projection letter to the future) are also included in the protocol.