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Pilot Study of an Extended CBT Group Intervention for Intolerance of Uncertainty

No phase Interventional Anxiety

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What is being studied
The protocol lists: Extended Cognitive-Behavioral Group Intervention.
Who it may be relevant to
Registry conditions: Anxiety. Basic parameters: 18 years — 29 years · All.
What needs checking
Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
Where it takes place
Turkey (Türkiye)
Next step
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Official title

Efficacy of an Extended Cognitive-Behavioral Group Psychotherapy Targeting Intolerance of Uncertainty From an Ecological Systems Theory Perspective

Overview

This study will examine the effect of cognitive-behavioral group psychotherapy, structured within the framework of ecological systems theory, on adults' intolerance of uncertainty.

Detailed description

This study will examine the effect of cognitive-behavioral group therapy, developed from an ecological systems perspective on intolerance of uncertainty on the coping skills of emerging adults experiencing individual and social uncertainties during their quarter-life crisis. The participants' intolerance of uncertainty, emotion regulation, and anxiety levels will be examined as outcome (dependent) variables in the intervention. The intervention will address uncertainties experienced in the micro, meso, exo, macro, and chrono systems of ecological systems. The data obtained as a result of the intervention will be evaluated in terms of the effects of the protocol developed on the outcome variables and the impact of sociopolitical factors on experiences of uncertainty and anxiety. The sample of the study will consist of university students in their adult years. The intervention process will be structured according to the basic principles of group therapy (universality, altruism, instilling hope, etc.). The intervention will be structured primarily around psychoeducation and skill building and will be preventive in nature. Quantitative and qualitative assessments are planned for the study.

Interventions

  • Behavioral Extended Cognitive-Behavioral Group Intervention
    This is an extended cognitive-behavioral group intervention designed to target intolerance of uncertainty. The program is informed by Ecological Systems Theory, emphasizing the interaction of individuals with their social and environmental contexts. It includes structured weekly sessions incorporating cognitive restructuring, behavioral experiments, exposure to uncertainty, and emotion regulation techniques. The intervention is delivered in a group format over 10 weeks.

Primary outcome measures

  • Intolerance of uncertainty [Time frame: Baseline (pre-intervention) and immediately post-intervention (week 10)]
Secondary outcome measures (3)
  • Emotion regulation [Time frame: Baseline (pre-intervention) and immediately post-intervention (week 10)]
  • Anxiety [Time frame: Baseline (pre-intervention) and immediately post-intervention (week 10)]
  • Worry [Time frame: Baseline (pre-intervention) and immediately post-intervention (week 10)]

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion criteria

  • Be an undergraduate/graduate student (including preparatory class)
  • Experience difficulties related to uncertainty
  • Be between the ages of 18 and 29
  • Have sufficient proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking Turkish

Exclusion criteria

  • Being 29 years of age or older,
  • Having schizophrenia, other psychotic disorders, alcohol and substance use disorders
  • Individuals experiencing severe depression symptoms who require additional intervention to engage in the group process
  • Individuals with cognitive impairment

Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.

Healthy volunteers: Yes

Study design

Allocation
N/A
Model
Single group
Masking
Open label
Primary purpose
Prevention

Study locations

Turkey (Türkiye) · 1 center
  • Konya Food and Agriculture University — Konya

Identifiers

NCT: NCT07460479 · IzmirKCU-CBT-2026-01

Primary sources (government registries)

View this study on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗