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Behavioural Intervention

Smartphone CBT for Psoriasis and Depression

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Recruiting

Research Sponsored by Brigham and Women's Hospital

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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

Must have

Current depression symptoms, defined as a PHQ-9 score of 5 or greater

Dermatologist confirmed diagnosis of psoriasis

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up week 8

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial is a small study where participants will be enrolled in an 8-week program using a smartphone app and will be guided by a coach. The program will last for 9 weeks, including a

Who is the study for?

This trial is for adults with psoriasis who also have symptoms of depression. Participants should be comfortable using a smartphone and willing to engage in an 8-week CBT program guided by a coach, followed by a follow-up interview.

What is being tested?

The study is testing the effectiveness of an 8-week cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program delivered through a smartphone app, which includes guidance from a coach. All participants will receive this intervention.

What are the potential side effects?

Since this is not a drug trial but rather involves psychological therapy via an app, typical medication side effects are not expected. However, some may experience discomfort or emotional distress when confronting personal issues during CBT.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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

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I am currently experiencing symptoms of depression.

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A dermatologist has diagnosed me with psoriasis.

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I currently have mild psoriasis symptoms.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ week 8

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~week 8

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and week 8 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)

Participants Engagement

Patient Health Questionaire-9 (PHQ-9)

Secondary study objectives

Appearance Anxiety Inventory (AAI)

Frequency of participants with adverse events

Psoriasis Symptom Inventory

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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: Coach-guided smartphone delivered CBT programExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

All eligible participants will be enrolled in an 8-week coach-guided smartphone delivered CBT program. The full duration of the program, with follow-up interview, will be 9 weeks.

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