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Table 2 Intervention structure, technical implementations, and support

From: Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of guided Internet- and mobile-based CBT for adolescents and young adults with chronic somatic conditions and comorbid depression and anxiety symptoms (youthCOACHCD): study protocol for a multicentre randomized controlled trial

Intervention structure

 • Seven weekly modules (50-70 min.)

Implemented elements

 • Guidance by trained and supervised e-Coaches (graduates of a Master’s Degree, who are enrolled in a training program in CBT with children and adolescents)

 • One feedback message per module by e-Coaches

 • Reminders by the e-Coach if the modules are not processed at a date set in advance by the participant to promote adherence

 • Deactivation and reactivation when modules are not processed and three unsuccessful reminders

 • Answers to additional questions from e-Coaches and the study team

 • Tight security procedure for suicidal clues

 • Weekly challenges/ homework

 • Diaries via a mobile app with daily reminders

 • Information given by text and videos

 • Audio guided exercises

 • Patient examples written and presented as audio recordings

 • Metaphors, quizzes and conditional content

 • Modules can be repeated as often as desired