Photo-supported conversations to improve well-being in patients with stress disorders
Official title: A Study Protocol of the Photo-supported Conversations About Well-being Intervention in People With Stress Related Illness
Run by Kronoberg County Council · NCT04832295 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if talking about well-being with the help of photos can improve the health and happiness of people with stress disorders when added to their usual care.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 20 Years to 67 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Kronoberg County Council Government |
| Locations | 1 site (Vaxjo) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 1, 2020 |
| Main results expected | October 30, 2024 |
| Study ends | December 30, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | June 29, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT04832295 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults aged 20-67 with stress-related disorders who are currently on sick leave or at risk of being on sick leave.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with severe somatic disorders, neuropsychiatric diagnoses, psychosis, or significant language or cognitive impairments may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effectiveness of photo-supported conversations about well-being, using the Be WellTM intervention, in addition to standard care for patients with stress-related disorders in primary care. It employs a quasi-experimental design with 70 participants, divided into an intervention group and a control group, to assess various outcomes such as exhaustion, balance of activities, client satisfaction, and quality of life. The study utilizes both quantitative and qualitative methods for data analysis, including non-parametric statistics and thematic content analysis. The aim is to understand how this intervention impacts participants' health and work ability.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly enhance the well-being and work ability of patients suffering from stress-related disorders.
How similar studies have gone: While the specific approach of photo-supported conversations is novel, similar interventions focusing on well-being have shown promise in other studies.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * stress related disorder F43.8 (ICD-10) * stress related disorder F43.9 (ICD-10) * on sick leave * risk being on sick leave Exclusion Criteria: * severe somatic disorders * neuropsychiatric diagnosis * psychosis * language problems that implies difficulties to answer questionnaires * cognitive problems that implies difficulties to answer questionnaires
Where it's running
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Kronoberg County Council
Vaxjo, Sweden Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Birgitta A Gunnarsson, PhD
- Email: birgitta.gunnarsson@kronoberg.se
- Phone: +46470589078
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.