Psychotherapy for Depression and Anxiety Disorders (MBC Trial)

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Recruiting

Led By Virginia O'Brien, MD

Research Sponsored by Carilion Clinic

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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

Must have

Primary concern and referral reason for seeking psychotherapy are either depressive- or anxiety-related symptoms and/or psychological distress, using minimum scores as follows: PHQ-9 (score > 4), GAD-7 (score > 4), and BASE-6 (score > 18)

Be older than 18 years old

Must not have

Do not have the ability to complete Patient-Rated Outcome Measures (PROMs) either in person or remotely

Severe physical or psychiatric conditions that would hinder the treatment (e.g., clients with acute psychosis, intellectual disability, or neurocognitive disorders who do not have the capacity to undergo informed consent and participate in the study)

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up completed every 6 weeks; through study completion, an average of 3 to 4 months

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial aims to study the benefits and effectiveness of using measurement-based care (MBC) in adult behavioral health. The researchers will compare three groups: one receiving MBC, one receiving usual treatment,

Who is the study for?

This trial is for adults with Generalized Anxiety Disorder or Depression who are seeking treatment. Participants should be willing to attend weekly therapy sessions for three months and can't already be receiving measurement-based care.

What is being tested?

The study tests the effectiveness of Measurement-Based Care (MBC) in treating anxiety and depression compared to usual care. It involves a randomized control trial where participants receive either MBC, standard treatment, or are placed on a waitlist.

What are the potential side effects?

Since the intervention involves psychotherapy, there may not be direct physical side effects like with medication; however, some individuals might experience emotional discomfort or distress as they work through personal issues during therapy.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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

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I am seeking therapy for depression or anxiety with specific test scores.

Exclusion Criteria

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

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I cannot complete health surveys on my own.

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I do not have severe mental or physical conditions that would prevent me from participating.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ pre-post, through study completion, an average of 3 to 4 months

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~pre-post, through study completion, an average of 3 to 4 months

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and pre-post, through study completion, an average of 3 to 4 months for reporting.