Effectiveness of an Internet-Based Self-Management Program in Treating Prolonged Grief Disorder

Completed · Phase 1

Conditions studied: Grief, Mental Health

In brief

This study will evaluate the effectiveness of an Internet-based self-help program in treating people who are at risk for developing prolonged grief disorder following a recent loss.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00598884

Run by

Boston University

People needed

135

Starts

2009-08-01

Expected to finish

2012-11-01

Last updated by the study team

2013-06-24

Who can join

Age: 21 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Meets criteria for a diagnosis of prolonged grief (with the exception of the requirement for 6-month duration of symptoms) using the Prolonged Grief -13
• Access to the Internet

You may not qualify if…

• Lifetime history of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, psychosis, or delusional disorders
• History of substance or alcohol dependence other than nicotine in the year prior to study entry
• Significant suicidal ideation
• Concurrent psychotherapy initiated within 3 months prior to study entry, or ongoing psychotherapy specifically targeting loss; general supportive therapy initiated more than 3 months prior to study entry is acceptable

Where it is running

• Boston VA Medical Center — Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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