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Behavioral Intervention

Culturally Affirming Therapy for Depression and Anxiety (CARE Trial)

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Waitlist Available

Research Sponsored by New York University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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

Must have

Patient Participants: Has insurance coverage for therapy sessions or willing to pay for services out-of-pocket ($150/session)

Patient Participants: Individuals 18 years of age or older, who identify as Asian or Asian American

Must not have

Patient Participants: Patient's symptom presentation is severe beyond what can be effectively managed in a short-term treatment modality via telehealth (e.g., PHQ-9 score > 20, they present a risk of harm to self or other, or otherwise require a higher level of care)

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up at the end of treatment, typically at 15 weeks.

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial aims to see if a new therapy approach called Culturally Affirming Racial Equity (CARE) can improve therapy for diverse populations, even when the therapist and patient have different cultural backgrounds

Who is the study for?

This trial is for Asian American individuals experiencing depression or anxiety who are interested in online psychotherapy. Participants should be willing to engage with non-Asian therapists using a new Culturally Affirming Racial Equity (CARE) framework and complete regular surveys.

What is being tested?

The study tests if the CARE intervention helps improve therapy outcomes when therapists and patients have different cultural backgrounds. It involves up to 15 weekly online sessions, aiming to enhance therapist-client relationships and reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety.

What are the potential side effects?

Since this is a psychological intervention rather than a medical treatment, traditional side effects like those seen with medication are not expected. However, discussing sensitive topics may cause temporary discomfort or emotional distress.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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

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I can pay for my therapy sessions, either through insurance or out-of-pocket.

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I am 18 or older and identify as Asian or Asian American.

Exclusion Criteria

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

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My symptoms are severe and cannot be managed with short-term online treatments.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ at the end of treatment, typically at 15 weeks.

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~at the end of treatment, typically at 15 weeks.

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and at the end of treatment, typically at 15 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

Client Satisfaction Questionnaire-8 (CSQ-8)

Credibility/Expectancy Questionnaire

Retention

Secondary study objectives

GAD-7

Outcome Questionnaire 45.2 (OQ45.2)

PHQ-9

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Other study objectives

Rupture Resolution Questionnaire

Session Alliance Inventory

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: Culturally Affirming Racial Equity (CARE) frameworkExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

In this single-arm study, all participants will receive the CARE protocol, which includes a) 3-4 session protocol aimed at cultivating the cross-racial/cross-cultural therapeutic alliance, b) therapist and patient collaboration on a case formulation and treatment plan, c) evidence-based approaches to treating the presenting problem, d) alliance-focused training to address ruptures, and e) cultural case consultation.

0 / 3Eligibility criteria met