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To assess the feasibility and acceptability of an app-based intervention using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for university students with chronic physical health conditions.

March 14, 2026Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science0 citationsOpen Access

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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for distress in university students with chronic physical health conditions: a single-arm feasibility study of an app-based intervention

VGVasiliki GkofaKing's College London EGEmma Godfrey WSWhitney ScottKing's College London

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To assess the feasibility and acceptability of an app-based intervention using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for university students with chronic physical health conditions.
Single-arm feasibility study
60 university students with chronic physical health conditions recruited
Follow-up at 1 month
Assessment of treatment satisfaction
85% retention rate at 1-month follow-up
Only 28.3% of participants completed treatment
Treatment satisfaction comparable to ACT trials for chronic pain
Current form of treatment may not be acceptable for this population

Abstract

• A total of 60 participants recruited and 85% retained at 1-month follow-up. • Only 28.3% of participants completed treatment. • Treatment satisfaction was comparable to past ACT trials for chronic pain. • The treatment in its current form may not be acceptable for this population.

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