Comparing the effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction therapy with cognitive behavioral therapy on symptoms of depression and illness anxiety in adolescents aged 14 to 18 years
The purpose of the study was to compare the effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction therapy with cognitive-behavioral therapy on reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety in adolescents aged 14-18 years with cyberchondria, which will be conducted in the city of Isfahan.
Design
The study population in each group is determined to be 15 people. The sample size is considered to be 45 people. The sampling method is purposive. In each set, the sample individuals are screened by administering the Cyberchondria questionnaire. The selected sample is randomly placed in the experimental and control groups. The subjects in the experimental group are randomly assigned to two groups, undergoing therapeutic interventions. The control group will not receive any intervention. Post-tests are conducted on the experimental and control groups.
Settings and conduct
In adolescents with cyberchondria in Isfahan
Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Informed consent to participate in the research - Adolescents aged 14 to 18 - Adolescents living in Isfahan - Suffering from cyberchondria according to expert opinion and cyberchondria questionnaire - Suffering from other psychological disorders
Exclusion criteria: Failure to cooperate to continue the project - Absence of more than two sessions of therapy
Receiving simultaneous pharmacological and psychological interventions - Adolescents living in other cities of Isfahan province
Intervention groups
Intervention group based on cognitive and behavioral therapy and intervention group based on mindfulness-based stress reduction therapy
Main outcome variables
Mindfulness-based stress reduction therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy, depression and illness anxiety
General information
Reason for update
Acronym
CBTMBSR
IRCT registration information
IRCT registration number:IRCT20250201064584N1
Registration date:2025-03-12, 1403/12/22
Registration timing:prospective
Last update:2025-03-12, 1403/12/22
Update count:0
Registration date
2025-03-12, 1403/12/22
Registrant information
Name
Zohreh Rashidi
Name of organization / entity
Country
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Phone
+98 31 3265 1714
Email address
zohreh.rashidi6060@gmail.com
Recruitment status
Recruitment complete
Funding source
Expected recruitment start date
2025-04-14, 1404/01/25
Expected recruitment end date
2025-09-06, 1404/06/15
Actual recruitment start date
empty
Actual recruitment end date
empty
Trial completion date
empty
Scientific title
Comparing the effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction therapy with cognitive behavioral therapy on symptoms of depression and illness anxiety in adolescents aged 14 to 18 years
Public title
Comparison of mindfulness-based and cognitive-behavioral stress reduction therapies for adolescents with cyberchondria.
Purpose
Health service research
Inclusion/Exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria:
A teenager aged 14 to 18 must have cyberchondria syndrome.
The subject must not be under any other drug or medical treatment.
Exclusion criteria:
Age
From 14 years old to 18 years old
Gender
Both
Phase
N/A
Groups that have been masked
No information
Sample size
Target sample size:
45
Randomization (investigator's opinion)
Randomized
Randomization description
In the present study, the research method is applied in terms of purpose and quantitative in terms of data type. Considering the research topic, which is to compare the effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy on depression and health anxiety in adolescents aged 14 to 18 with cyberchondria, the research method is a semi-experimental with a pretest-posttest design with a control group.
Blinding (investigator's opinion)
Not blinded
Blinding description
Placebo
Not used
Assignment
Parallel
Other design features
Secondary Ids
empty
Ethics committees
1
Ethics committee
Name of ethics committee
Islamic Azad University, Arsanjan Branch
Street address
University Boulevard, Islamic Azad University, Arsanjan Branch
City
Arsanjan
Province
Fars
Postal code
۷۳۷۶۱۵۳۱۶۱
Approval date
2025-01-18, 1403/10/29
Ethics committee reference number
ir.iau.a.rec.1403.143
Health conditions studied
1
Description of health condition studied
Cyberchondria
ICD-10 code
F45.20
ICD-10 code description
Hypochondriacal disorder, unspecified
Primary outcomes
1
Description
Depression and illness anxiety
Timepoint
4, 6, and 3 months
Method of measurement
Beck Depression Inventory and Illness Anxiety Inventory
Secondary outcomes
empty
Intervention groups
1
Description
The first intervention group received mindfulness-based stress reduction therapy, the second intervention group received cognitive behavioral therapy, and the third intervention group received no intervention.
Category
Treatment - Other
2
Description
Intervention group:
Category
Treatment - Other
Recruitment centers
1
Recruitment center
Name of recruitment center
Tansim Therapy Clinic
Full name of responsible person
Dr. Masoud Motamedi
Street address
East Hasht Behesht Street
City
isfahan
Province
Isfehan
Postal code
8154858131
Phone
+98 31 3264 2361
Email
alirezasalehi07@gmail.com
Sponsors / Funding sources
1
Sponsor
Name of organization / entity
Islamic Azad University
Full name of responsible person
Dr. Alireza Feili
Street address
University Boulevard, Islamic Azad University Educational Complex, Arsanjan Branch
City
arsanjan
Province
Fars
Postal code
۷۳۷۶۱۵۳۱۶۱
Phone
+98 71 4311 2000
Email
ar.feily98@gmail.com
Grant name
Grant code / Reference number
Is the source of funding the same sponsor organization/entity?
No
Title of funding source
Didn't have
Proportion provided by this source
1
Public or private sector
Public
Domestic or foreign origin
Domestic
Category of foreign source of funding
empty
Country of origin
Type of organization providing the funding
Academic
Person responsible for general inquiries
Contact
Name of organization / entity
Islamic Azad University
Full name of responsible person
Dr. Alireza Fili
Position
Faculty
Latest degree
Ph.D.
Other areas of specialty/work
Psychology
Street address
University Boulevard, Islamic Azad University Educational Complex, Arsanjan Branch
City
Arsanjan
Province
Fars
Postal code
7376153161
Phone
+98 71 4311 2000
Email
ar.feily@gmail.com
Person responsible for scientific inquiries
Contact
Name of organization / entity
Islamic Azad University
Full name of responsible person
Dr. Alireza Feily
Position
Faculty
Latest degree
Ph.D.
Other areas of specialty/work
Psychology
Street address
University Boulevard, Islamic Azad University Educational Complex, Arsanjan Branch
City
arsanjan
Province
Fars
Postal code
7376153161
Phone
+98 71 4311 2000
Email
ar.feily@gmail.com
Person responsible for updating data
Contact
Name of organization / entity
Islamic Azad University
Full name of responsible person
Dr. Alireza Feily
Position
Faculty
Latest degree
Ph.D.
Other areas of specialty/work
Psychology
Street address
University Boulevard, Islamic Azad University Educational Complex, Arsanjan Branch
City
arsanjan
Province
Fars
Postal code
7376153161
Phone
+98 71 4352 2483
Email
ar.feily@gmail.com
Sharing plan
Deidentified Individual Participant Data Set (IPD)
Yes - There is a plan to make this available
Study Protocol
Yes - There is a plan to make this available
Statistical Analysis Plan
Yes - There is a plan to make this available
Informed Consent Form
Yes - There is a plan to make this available
Clinical Study Report
Yes - There is a plan to make this available
Analytic Code
Yes - There is a plan to make this available
Data Dictionary
Yes - There is a plan to make this available
Title and more details about the data/document
In the form of scientific and research articles and self-study booklets for adolescent self-care
When the data will become available and for how long
2025
To whom data/document is available
Experts, professors and researchers
Under which criteria data/document could be used
Research or study of the mental health status of adolescents
From where data/document is obtainable
Dr. Zohreh Rashidi
What processes are involved for a request to access data/document