Videoconferencing-delivered psychological intervention for the treatment of COVID-19 related psychological distress in University students: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial in India
- Title
- Videoconferencing-delivered psychological intervention for the treatment of COVID-19 related psychological distress in University students: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial in India
- Creator
- Keyan D.; Dawson K.; Azevedo S.; Yadav S.; Choi-Christou J.; Maliakkal D.J.; Pillai M.K.; Thomas E.; George T.S.; Bryant R.A.
- Description
- Background: The mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have been profound. This paper outlines the study protocol for a trial that tests the efficacy of a brief group-based psychological intervention (Coping with COVID; CWC), relative to Supportive Counselling, to reduce distress associated with COVID-19 in a young adult population in Bangalore, India. Methods: A single-blind, parallel, randomized controlled trial will be carried out via video conferencing in a small group format. Following informed consent, adults that screen positive for levels of psychological distress (Kessler 10 (K-10 score ? 20) and have access to a videoconferencing platform will be randomised to an adapted version of CWC (n = 90) or Supportive Counselling (SC) (n = 90). The primary outcome will be reduction in psychological distress including anxiety and depression at 2-months post treatment. Secondary outcomes include worry, positive wellbeing, and stress in relation to COVID-19. Discussion: This treatment trial will assess whether CWC will result in reduced distress relative to Supportive Counselling in a young adult population in Bangalore, India. This study will yield important insights into the role of nonspecific factors versus the interventions components in impacting COVID-19 related distress. Trial registration: This trial was prospectively registered on the Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ACTRN12621001064897). Ethics and dissemination: Ethics approval has been obtained from the participating institution, CHRIST University in Bangalore. Results of the trial will be submittedfor publication in peer reviewed journals and findings presented at scientific conferences and to key service providers and policy makers. 2022, The Author(s).
- Source
- BMC Psychiatry, Vol-22, No. 1
- Date
- 2022-01-01
- Publisher
- BioMed Central Ltd
- Subject
- Controlled trial; COVID-19; Psychological distress; Psychosocial intervention
- Coverage
- Keyan D., University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia; Dawson K., University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia; Azevedo S., University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia; Yadav S., University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia; Choi-Christou J., University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia; Maliakkal D.J., CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India; Pillai M.K., CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India; Thomas E., CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India; George T.S., CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India; Bryant R.A., University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
- Rights
- All Open Access; Gold Open Access; Green Open Access
- Relation
- ISSN: 1471244X; PubMed ID: 36539730; CODEN: BPMSC
- Format
- Online
- Language
- English
- Type
- Article
Collection
Citation
Keyan D.; Dawson K.; Azevedo S.; Yadav S.; Choi-Christou J.; Maliakkal D.J.; Pillai M.K.; Thomas E.; George T.S.; Bryant R.A., “Videoconferencing-delivered psychological intervention for the treatment of COVID-19 related psychological distress in University students: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial in India,” CHRIST (Deemed To Be University) Institutional Repository, accessed February 24, 2025, https://archives.christuniversity.in/items/show/14750.