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Behavioral Intervention

Telenovela Intervention for Anxiety Disorders

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Recruiting

Research Sponsored by University of Nevada, Reno

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

18 years or older

Be older than 18 years old

Must not have

Severe depressive disorders

Severe anxiety disorders

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up two weeks

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial will study if a video intervention can help reduce anxiety and depression in Spanish-speaking Latinxs.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for Latinx individuals who prefer Spanish for behavioral health services, are 18 or older, own a smartphone, and have mild to moderate anxiety disorders as per DSM criteria. It's not suitable for those with severe mental conditions or who pose a risk of harm to themselves or others.

What is being tested?

The study tests the effectiveness of a telenovela-style video intervention aimed at reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression among Spanish-speaking Latinxs using before-and-after assessments.

What are the potential side effects?

Since this is a non-medical intervention focusing on educational videos, there may be minimal side effects such as discomfort from confronting personal issues during the program.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I am 18 years old or older.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I have a severe depressive disorder.

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I have been diagnosed with a severe anxiety disorder.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ two weeks

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~two weeks

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and two weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary study objectives

Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Telenovela ArmExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

The UP telenovela (which is the experimental treatment arm) constitutes of nine videos depicting the main character, Esperanza, who is struggling with anxiety and depression, undergoing therapy involving the UP, and completing worksheets relating to the weekly therapy sessions.

0 / 3Eligibility criteria met