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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

Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science (JCBS)
Volume 40, April 2026

Authors

Vasiliki Gkofa, Emma Godfrey, & Whitney Scott

Key Findings

  • 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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