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Effectiveness of CAT-GSH for Returning Patients

ClinicalTrials.gov IDNCT06806176

PhaseNA

Enrollment100

SponsorUniversity of Sheffield

Age16 Years

SexALL

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Conditions studied

Anxiety, Depression

About this study

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if cognitive analytic therapy-guided self-help (CAT-GSH) is comparable to cognitive behavioural therapy-guided self-help (CBT-GSH) in terms of whether it is effective and acceptable for people with anxiety or low mood, who are returning to NHS Talking Therapy services for further treatment. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does CAT-GSH work well and feel acceptable for people coming back to the Talking Therapies service, compared to CBT-GSH, when taking their characteristics (like age) into account * Does CAT-GSH work well and feel acceptable for people coming back to the Talking Therapies service, compared to those using CBT-GSH for the first time, when taking their characteristics (like age) into account? Participants will: * Choose their preferred treatment * Complete 6 sessions of either CAT-GSH or CBT-GSH * Sessions will be weekly or bi-weekly * Complete routine outcome measures before, during and at the end of therapy

Interventions

Behavioral: Cognitive analytic therapy guided self-help (CAT-GSH) — Six session CAT-GSH treatment
Behavioral: Cognitive behavioural therapy guided self-help (CBT-GSH) — Six session CBT-GSH treatment

Primary outcomes

Composite score (Generalised Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7), Patient health Questionaire-9 (PHQ-9) and Work and Social Adjustment Scale (WSAS)) (From enrolment to the end of treatment after 6 sessions, weekly or bi-weekly. 6-12 weeks.)

Eligibility information

Inclusion Criteria: * Previously received CBT-GSH at same participating NHS Talking Therapies service * Presenting with anxiety or depression * Deemed suitable for step 2 low-intensity therapy, through assessment by a qualified PWP Exclusion Criteria: * Previously received high-intensity therapy since receiving CBT-GSH * The previous treatment episode was in another NHS Talking Therapies service. * Not fluent in English Individuals who are not fluent in English will be excluded from the study due to not having translated CAT-GSH workbooks available and limited funding to translate any workbooks.

Study locations

Tameside and Glossop NHS Talking Therapies Service, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 7SR United Kingdom
Leeds Mental Wellbeing Service, Leeds, LS9 7TA United Kingdom

Before you participate: Varda Clinical is an independent discovery tool, not the study sponsor or a medical provider. Eligibility can only be determined by the official study team. Discuss potential risks and benefits with a qualified healthcare professional.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov. Record last refreshed by Varda Clinical: 2026-09-27.