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Behavioural Intervention
Arm 1 for Depression
N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By Jessica L Schleider
Research Sponsored by Northwestern University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be between 18 and 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline to immediate post-intervention; baseline to 2-week post-intervention; baseline to 8-week post-intervention
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Summary
This trial is studying a single-session intervention called Project ABC to see how effective it is in reducing depressive symptoms in young adults. The study will look at the individual components of Project ABC - psychoeducation,
Who is the study for?
This trial is for individuals in the United States who are experiencing depression, with a PHQ-8 score of 10 or higher. Participants must be able to read and write English and have internet access via computer, tablet, or smartphone for eight weeks. Those who've submitted gibberish previously or joined a similar study from this lab in the past two months cannot participate.
What is being tested?
The trial tests which parts of Project ABC help reduce depression symptoms most effectively: psychoeducation, testimonials plus 'saying is believing' exercises, action planning, or breathing exercises. It measures their impact immediately after treatment and at follow-ups after two weeks and eight weeks.
What are the potential side effects?
Since this intervention involves non-medical treatments focused on education and psychological exercises, traditional physical side effects are not expected. However, participants may experience emotional discomfort while discussing personal experiences related to depression.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ baseline to immediate post-intervention; baseline to 2-week post-intervention; baseline to 8-week post-intervention
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline to immediate post-intervention; baseline to 2-week post-intervention; baseline to 8-week post-intervention
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Secondary outcome measures
Balanced measure of Psychological Needs scale
Beck Hopelessness Scale-4
Patient Health Questionnaire-8
Other outcome measures
Credibility/Expectancy questionnaire
Intervention satisfaction star rating at post-intervention
Trial Design
8Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Arm 8Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Experimental: Breathing exercise only
In this arm, none of the three factors are set to active (i.e. yes)
Group II: Arm 7Experimental Treatment2 Interventions
Experimental: Breathing exercise + active element 3
In this arm, one factor is set to active (i.e. yes):
• Action planning
Group III: Arm 6Experimental Treatment2 Interventions
Experimental: Breathing exercise + active element 2
In this arm, one factor is set to active (i.e. yes):
• Testimonials and Saying is believing exercises
Group IV: Arm 5Experimental Treatment2 Interventions
Experimental: Breathing exercise + active element 1
In this arm, one factor is set to active (i.e. yes):
• Psychoeducation
Group V: Arm 4Experimental Treatment2 Interventions
Experimental: Breathing exercise + active elements 2, 3
In this arm, two factors are set to active (i.e. yes):
Testimonials and Saying is believing exercises
Action planning
Group VI: Arm 3Experimental Treatment3 Interventions
Experimental: Breathing exercise + active elements 1, 3
In this arm, two factors are set to active (i.e. yes):
Psychoeducation
Action planning
Group VII: Arm 2Experimental Treatment3 Interventions
Experimental: Breathing exercise + active elements 1, 2
In this arm, two factors are set to active (i.e. yes):
Psychoeducation
Testimonials and Saying is believing exercises
Group VIII: Arm 1Experimental Treatment4 Interventions
Experimental: Breathing exercise + active elements 1, 2, 3
In this arm, all three factors are set to active (i.e. yes):
Psychoeducation
Testimonials and Saying is believing exercises
Action planning
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Breathing exercise
2013
N/A
~1020
Psychoeducation
2005
Completed Phase 2
~3310
Action planning
2017
Completed Phase 2
~1610
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Northwestern UniversityLead Sponsor
1,608 Previous Clinical Trials
926,430 Total Patients Enrolled
67 Trials studying Depression
27,109 Patients Enrolled for Depression
Jessica L SchleiderPrincipal InvestigatorNorthwestern University
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