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The wellbeing neuro course: a randomised controlled trial of an internet-delivered transdiagnostic psychological intervention for adults with neurological disorders

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PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
Volume -, Issue -, Pages -

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CAMBRIDGE UNIV PRESS
DOI: 10.1017/S0033291723000338

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Anxiety; cognitive behaviour therapy; depression; digital; neurology; psychotherapy

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This randomized controlled trial assessed the effectiveness of a novel transdiagnostic internet-delivered psychological intervention for adults with neurological disorders. The intervention showed significant improvements in depression, anxiety, and disability compared to the treatment-as-usual waitlist control group, and these effects were maintained at 3-month follow-up.
BackgroundMental health and functional difficulties are highly comorbid across neurological disorders, but supportive care options are limited. This randomised controlled trial assessed the efficacy of a novel transdiagnostic internet-delivered psychological intervention for adults with neurological disorders. Methods221 participants with a confirmed diagnosis of epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, or an acquired brain injury were allocated to either an immediate treatment group (n = 115) or treatment-as-usual waitlist control (n = 106). The intervention, the Wellbeing Neuro Course, was delivered online via the eCentreClinic website. The Course includes six lessons, based on cognitive behavioural therapy, delivered over 10 weeks with support from a psychologist via email and telephone. Primary outcomes were symptoms of depression (PHQ-9), anxiety (GAD-7) and disability (WHODAS 2.0). Results215 participants commenced the trial (treatment n = 111; control n = 104) and were included in intention-to-treat analysis. At post-treatment, we observed significant between-group differences in depression (PHQ-9; difference = 3.07 [95% CI 2.04-4.11], g = 0.62), anxiety (GAD-7; difference = 1.87 [0.92-2.81], g = 0.41) and disability (WHODAS 2.0 difference = 3.08 [1.09-5.06], g = 0.31), that favoured treatment (all ps < 0.001). Treatment-related effects were maintained at 3-month follow-up. Findings were achieved with minimal clinician time (average of 95.7 min [s.d. = 59.3] per participant), highlighting the public health potential of this approach to care. No adverse treatment events were reported. ConclusionsInternet-delivered psychological interventions could be a suitable model of accessible supportive care for patients with neurological disorders.

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