An interventional study of Self-Talk Journals in Mental Health and Self Care, sponsored by University of Victoria. Completed at 1 site in Canada. Open to participants aged 19 Years and older, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2024-06-14.
Sponsored by University of Victoria · Not applicable, Interventional, and Other
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Among 154 studies in Psychological Well-Being with a site in Canada — 44 open to participants now, 58 under way, 1 of them phase 3. Psychological Well-Being · Canada.
Among the 154 studies in Psychological Well-Being with a site in Canada, this one is the 77th largest by enrollment of the 126 interventional ones that give a count, is one of 27 that started in 2022, is one of 119 with no phase, and was the 100th registered.
2,197 studies on the registry are indexed under Psychological Well-Being; 729 are open to participants now.
Browse Psychological Well-Being studies →44 of the 154 studies in Psychological Well-Being with a site in Canada are open now. Recruiting first, the newest first:
Samuel Lunenfeld Research Institute, Mount Sinai Hospital · Sites in Canada
Ages 18+ · Women only · Healthy volunteers
The Hospital for Sick Children · Sites in Canada
Ages 10–17
Trillium Health Partners · Sites in Canada
Ages 14+ · Healthy volunteers
London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's · Sites in Canada
Ages 16–35
University of Ottawa · Sites in Canada
Ages 18–85
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Of the 400 Psychological Well-Being studies recruiting now, 218 (55%) set no upper age limit and 156 (39%) stop at 75 or younger; 119 take children under 18; 203 take healthy volunteers.
This study: 19 Years and older · all sexes · healthy volunteers too.
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154 studies; the count open now beside each. This study's row is marked.
First in 2002; this study’s year is marked. 27 started in 2022.
By drug class, each counting the studies that test any of its medicines:
This study's enrollment of 67 is below the median of 110 across 1,799 interventional studies indexed under Psychological Well-Being.
Median enrollment 100 across the 126 interventional studies, 100 across the 27 observational. Of the 82 that completed or were terminated, 5 (6%) have results posted.
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2 of 154 have an industry lead sponsor. The 10 most frequent:
University of Victoria is the lead sponsor of 33 studies on the registry; 5 are open to participants now.
University of Victoria has 3 studies filed under Psychological Well-Being — fewer than ten, so there is no comparison to draw.
18 of the studies in Psychological Well-Being with a site in Canada that are under way reach primary completion within a year, 0 of them phase 3. Phase 3 first, then by date:
| Study | Primary completion |
|---|---|
| NCT07313657Bruyère Health Research Institute.Improving Care and Mental Well-Being for Adults With Heart Failure | 2026-11-30 |
| NCT05543720University Health Network, TorontoEvaluation of Nurse-led Integrated Care of Complex Patients Facilitated By Telemonitoring: The SMaRT Study | 2026-12 |
| NCT07867106Samuel Lunenfeld Research Institute, Mount Sinai HospitalPatient Experiences of Intraoperative Discomfort During Cesarean Delivery Under Neuraxial Anesthesia | 2026-12 |
| NCT06455397Leslie E. RoosBuilding Emotional Awareness and Mental Health (BEAM) 2024-2027 | 2026-12 |
| NCT05793944University of British ColumbiaSmartMom: Teaching by Texting to Promote Health Behaviours in Pregnancy | 2026-12-31 |
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Among the 154 studies in Psychological Well-Being with a site in Canada, from their registry updates:
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The following research project can contribute to the investigators' understanding of how/how well self-guided resources can increase participant outcomes of self-criticism, self-esteem, automatic negative self-statements, and mental health. Self-guided resources such as a self-talk journal provide can provide an easily accessible avenue for improving individual mental health. There has been a recent surge in the popularity of health-promotive self-care products, or products aimed at providing individuals with "the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required to achieve and maintain good health". These products (often in the form of journals) are similar to "self-help books"; however, a key difference is that self-care products prompt and provide space for the reader to actively engage in activities and psychological techniques, unlike the passive nature of traditional self-help books. These products typically address mental health concerns (i.e., mental health self-care) and are advertised to provide an effective means for individuals to reduce stress, improve self-compassion, and boost wellbeing. What's more, the generally positive reviews these products garner provides the perception that these products are well-received and effective in eliciting these outcomes. However, the scientific foundation for the majority of these journals is unknown. Furthermore, the efficacy of these products for improving or promoting their intended outcome(s) is often not addressed outside of these, often positive, reviews.
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(1) being 19+ years old, (2) being fluent in English, (3) currently living in the Greater Victoria area, (4) self-reporting no previously diagnosed mental illness or psychiatric conditions, and (5) scoring >12 on the Self-Criticism subscale of the Self-Talk Scale (based on previous mean data; Brinthaupt, Hein, \& Kramer, 2009).
Exclusion Criteria:
Participants assigned to the waitlist group complete a 2wk, 1mo, 2mo and 3mo survey over the 91-day study period. After the 91-days they will also complete a follow-up survey and exit interview
Other: Self-Talk Journals
Participants assigned to the waitlist group complete a 2wk, 1mo, 2mo and 3mo survey over the 91-day study period. After the 91-days they receive access to the 91-day Self-Talk Journal for their own personal use.
Participants randomized to the intervention group will receive a physical copy of the 91-day self-talk journal during the baseline meeting. Participants will also be introduced the purpose of the journal and its intended usage (i.e., daily journaling). Intervention participants will not be offered guidance or feedback on the journal after these initial instructions, in order to emulate an ad libitum usage. Control group participants will not receive any contact with the researchers outside of the planned questionnaires and to receive their journal at the three-month timepoint.
Self-Talk.
Assessed using the Self-Talk Scale. The scale consists of 16 items rated on a five-point frequency scale (1 = never, 5 = very often) using the common stem "I talk to myself when…" It has a four factor-structure comprised of self-assessment, self-reinforcement, self-criticism and self-management. Total scores range from 16-80. Individual subscales scores range from 16-20. The higher the score the greater frequency of one's self-talk.
Time frame: Change from baseline at 2 weeks, 1 month , 2 months, and 3 months for all participants. As well as 4 months for intervention participants
Self-esteem
Assessed using the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, a 10-item measure of global self-esteem or self-worth. Uses a 4-point likert scale ranging from 1 (strongly agree) to 4 (strongly disagree) Possible scores range from 10-40, higher scores indicate higher levels of self-esteem
Time frame: Change from baseline at 2 weeks, 1 month , 2 months, and 3 months for all participants. As well as 4 months for intervention participants
Self-consciousness
Aspects of self-consciousness, including private self-consciousness, internal state awareness, self-reflection, public self-consciousness, and social anxiety, will be assessed using the Fenigstein Self-Consciousness Scale. The scale consists of 23 items, rated using a 5-point likert scale ranging from 0 (extremely uncharacteristic) to 4 (extremely characteristic), with higher scores denoting higher levels of self-consciousness.
Time frame: Change from baseline at 2 weeks, 1 month , 2 months, and 3 months for all participants. As well as 4 months for intervention participants
Automatic Negative Self-Statements
The frequency of automatic negative self-statements will be assessed using the Automatic Thoughts Questionnaire, whose 30-items assess the frequency of negative self-statements associated with depression. Uses a 5-point likert scale comprised of the following: 1 = not at all, 2 = sometimes, 3 = moderately often, 4 = often , and 5 = all of the time. Possible scores range from 30-150, with higher scores indicating greater rates of negative self-statements.
Time frame: Change from baseline at 2 weeks, 1 month , 2 months, and 3 months for all participants. As well as 4 months for intervention participants
Adherence to Journal
Adherence to the journal for the intervention group will be assessed using three items: 1. "Currently, what is the last day of the journal \[the participant\] completed?": possible score range 0-91, 0 indicates no days have been completed 2. "\[Has the participant\] skipped or not completed any days prior to the latest day \[the participant\] completed?": No or yes - indicate which days 3. "Approximately how many minutes \[did the participant\] spend completing a day, within the journal?": self-reported number of daily minutes
Time frame: Change from baseline at 2 weeks, 1 month , 2 months, and 3 months for all participants. As well as 4 months for intervention participants
Experience using the journal.
Intervention group participants' experience using the journal will be assessed through a qualitative exit interview
Time frame: At 3 months from baseline or if and when intervention participants drop out of the study
Demographics
Age, preferred gender, socio-economic status, ethnicity, educational attainment, and employment status will be collected
Time frame: Baseline
Mental Health
Depression and anxiety will be assessed using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. Possible scores for each subscale range from 0-21. A score of 0-7 = "normal", 8-10 = "Borderline abnormal (borderline case)" and 11-21 = "Abnormal (case)."
Time frame: Change from baseline at 2 weeks, 1 month , 2 months, and 3 months for all participants. As well as 4 months for intervention participants
Subjective Well-Being
Subjective well-being will be assessed using the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scale. Uses a 5-point Likert scale: 1= none of the time, 2= rarely, 3 = some of the time, 4 = often, and 5 = all of the time. Possible scores range from 14 to 70, with higher scores indicating greater mental-wellbeing
Time frame: Change from baseline at 2 weeks, 1 month , 2 months, and 3 months for all participants. As well as 4 months for intervention participants
Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour and Sleep
Modified International Physical Activity Questionnaire includes open-ended questions surrounding individuals': 1. Physical activity. Frequency score ranging from 0-7 days per week. Average time spent on one of those days ranging from 0-24 total hours. Separate questions for vigorous intensity, moderate intensity, mild intensity and walking. 2. Sitting reported in average hours per day ranging from 0-24 total hours. 3. Occupational and recreational screentime. Reported using a separate daily average for weekdays and weekends ranging from 0-24 total hours. 4. Sleep reported using average number of hours per night ranging from 0-24 total hours.
Time frame: Change from baseline at 2 weeks, 1 month , 2 months, and 3 months for all participants. As well as 4 months for intervention participants
Plan to share: No
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Ran from Sep 2022 to primary completion in Apr 2024, 19 months.
Of 1,263 non-industry interventional studies with no phase under Psychological Well-Being, half reached primary completion within 17 months of starting (the median), counting those still running; a quarter within 7 and three quarters within 34. This study's 19 months is above that.
Counting every sponsor, half of 1,306 studies reached it within 16 months; a quarter within 7 and three quarters within 34.
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