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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The objective of this study is to test the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of Flourish (formerly referred to as imHere4U), a digital suicide prevention intervention for cyberbullied adolescents.
The specific aims are to:
Aim #1: Conduct a randomized controlled trial (RCT) comparing Flourish+Questionnaires vs. Questionnaires Alone among cyberbullied youth at-risk for suicide ages 12-17 (N=80, \>35% underserved youth).
H2a. Primary outcome: Feasibility will be evidenced by recruitment/retention rates \> 80% and imHere4U engagement \> 70%.
H2b. Secondary outcomes: Youth assigned to Flourish+Questionnaires will report improved problem-solving capacity, distress tolerance, and motivation and reduced distress and suicidal ideation than youth assigned to Questionnaires Alone over the 6-month follow-up period.
Exploratory Aim: Examine the feasibility of delivering feedback on online interactions from machine learning algorithms. All youth assigned to Flourish may optionally provide their social media data to receive feedback from machine learning algorithms. H3a. Feedback from algorithms will have high acceptability (identified via qualitative themes and \>70% acceptance rates) and usability, defined by mean scores on Post-Study System and Usability Questionnaire (PSSUQ) \> 6.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:12 - 17
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Intellectual Challenges, Low Literacy, Others
80 Participants Needed
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Psychological Distress During Pregnancy
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
This trial studies how Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) helps pregnant women manage their thoughts and emotions to reduce psychological distress. The goal is to see if MBCT improves mental health during pregnancy and if these benefits last after childbirth. Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) has been shown to be effective in reducing depression and anxiety in pregnant women.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Sex:Female
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Suicidal Ideation, Psychosis, Mania, Others
80 Participants Needed
Mindfulness Meditation for Psychological Distress
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The goal of this research is to develop a new breathing feature on the meditation app, Equa, to help young adults who are distressed, understand their physiological responses and mindfulness skill development during meditation.
Our main aims are to build an algorithm that can use respiration signals (i.e., breathing) to:
* Give feedback about how participant physiology is changing during guided lessons on the meditation app, Equa
* Measure how much participant mindfulness skills are improving
Participants will:
* Complete a survey about demographics, their thoughts and feelings before and after the mindfulness meditation program
* Complete 14 smartphone guided mindfulness meditation training units while physiological measures are being recorded
* Complete a few brief questionnaires before and after mindfulness practices to understand potential changes in their mindfulness skills
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 1
Age:18 - 30
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Pregnancy, Psychosis, Schizophrenia
80 Participants Needed
Coping Skills Training for COPD
Detroit, Michigan
The goal of this clinical trial is to understand how a Coping Skills Training program can reduce depression and anxiety in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), particularly those who face health disparities, including those with low income, different racial backgrounds, or those living in rural areas. The main questions it aims to answer are:
* How does the Coping Skills Training program help reduce stress and anxiety in patients?
* What causes variations in the effectiveness of the Coping Skills Training program?
* What are the barriers and facilitators to the uptake of the Coping Skills Training program?
Researchers will compare a 12-week Coping Skills Training program with a COPD Education program to see if the training leads to better health outcomes for participants.
Participants will:
* Take part in weekly 30-minute sessions for 12 weeks if assigned to the Coping Skills Training group.
* Take part in weekly 10-minute sessions for 12 weeks if assigned to the COPD Education group.
* Complete surveys before, during, and after the intervention.
* Patients and caregivers, including those who chose not to enroll, as well as clinicians, will be invited to participate in interviews to share their perspectives.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Dementia, Cognitive Impairment, Others
750 Participants Needed
Family Support Tool Intervention for Critical Illness
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
This trial tests a program that helps families of critically ill older adults by offering meetings with doctors and an online tool. It aims to improve communication, help families make informed decisions, and reduce their stress.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:No Surrogate, Imminent Death, Incarcerated, Others
1163 Participants Needed
Neurofeedback Training for Maternal Distress
Detroit, Michigan
The proposed study will collect novel data evaluating the feasibility of the NFB training program delivered in an outpatient mental health setting and its influence on mothers' overall sense of well-being, and further investigate whether enhanced well-being is associated with positive changes in emotion regulation capacities, trauma-related mental health symptoms, parenting behaviors and attitudes, and infant behavioral outcomes (i.e., crying, fussing) among postpartum mothers with a history of childhood trauma and clinically concerning trauma-related mental health symptoms.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18 - 60
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Pregnancy, Untreated Mental Illness, Epilepsy, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Benzodiazepines, Narcotics, Cannabis
20 Participants Needed
TLC Program for Substance Addiction
Chicago, Illinois
This study is testing a new mutual-help group called "the TLC program" for transgender adults who use substances or are recently in recovery. The TLC Program is based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy or "ACT" which is a type of mental health counseling that focuses on using mindfulness skills to connect a person to their values and improve their mental health. The TLC Program was developed by transgender and gender diverse community members, mental health providers, and researchers.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Non-English Speakers, Under 18, Others
124 Participants Needed
Problem-Solving Training for Concussion
Buffalo, New York
This trial is testing a new treatment called PST-Concussion to help Veterans with mild traumatic brain injury manage their symptoms. The study aims to see if this treatment can reduce psychological distress and improve overall functioning. If successful, it could offer a practical way to support Veterans' recovery. Problem-solving treatment (PST) has been previously explored as a method to help service members with mild traumatic brain injury manage their symptoms.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Moderate To Severe TBI, Psychotic Disorder, Others
134 Participants Needed
CALM Therapy for Ovarian Cancer
Toronto, Ontario
The goal of this feasibility trial is to determine the feasibility and acceptability of implementing a brief evidence-based psychotherapeutic intervention, Managing Cancer And Living Meaningfully (CALM), at the time of a new diagnosis and recurrence of ovarian cancer (OC).
The main questions are:
1. Is it feasible and acceptable to implement CALM for patients with newly diagnosed or recently recurred advanced OC
2. What are the prevalence and correlates of traumatic stress symptoms at baseline in patients with newly diagnosed or recently recurred advanced OC
Participants will be asked to complete questionnaires at baseline and at 3 and 6 months following a diagnosis or recurrence of stage III or IV OC. Participants will also be invited to participate in 3-6 sessions of CALM therapy.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Sex:Female
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Cognitive Impairment, Receiving Counseling, Others
50 Participants Needed
RISE Peer Support for Emotional Distress
Baltimore, Maryland
Health care workers (HCW) face distressing work related situations that pose a threat to the HCW's resilience and well-being. Hospital-based peer support programs can improve HCW well-being, but there are few programs and little data for settings outside of hospitals. The program would adapt, implement, and evaluate an evidence-informed peer support program (RISE) in ambulatory practices, rural hospitals, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC), and community based organizations (CBOs). The hypothesis is that the availability of peer support will improve the culture of well-being, and the resilience and well-being of HCW in participating organizations. The research has the potential to improve the quality of life of HCW and the quality of care available to diverse organizations and the populations the HCW serve.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Not Listed
1396 Participants Needed
Peer Support + Financial Education for Psychological Distress
Durham, North Carolina
The goal of this study is to test the ability of small grants and/or peer support to improve mental health among transgender people experiencing material hardship. The main questions the study will answer are:
1. Do microgrants with or without peer mentoring improve mental health?
2. Do microgrants with or without peer mentoring improve mental health by reducing material hardship and/or increasing a sense of community connection?
Researchers will compare mental health outcomes among three groups of participants:
A. Participants who receive one small grant and monthly financial education videos B. Participants who receive a small grant every month and monthly financial education videos for a total of 6 months.
C. Participants who receive a small grant every month, peer mentoring support, and monthly financial education videos for a total of 6 months.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Inability To Consent In English
360 Participants Needed
ACT for Infertility
Durham, North Carolina
In the United States, around 19% of reproductive-aged couples suffer from infertility. The psychological distress associated with infertility is well-established; those diagnosed commonly experience depression and anxiety symptoms, diminished quality of life, and relationship dissatisfaction. In the current study, the investigators report on a case series, in which up to 10 infertility patients will receive 12 sessions of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). The overarching goal for the current case series is to determine whether ACT might be well-suited for infertility patients experiencing distress. The specific aims are: 1) to describe the components of the intervention that was delivered; 2) to determine the extent to which infertility patients perceive a 12-session ACT intervention beneficial and acceptable; 3) to describe change in mood, stress, and ACT processes across 12 sessions of ACT; and 4) to highlight potential processes through which ACT might promote benefits to the patient by describing how change in mood, stress, and ACT processes relate to each other over the course of 12 sessions of ACT.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Suicidality, Psychosis, Substance Use, Others
9 Participants Needed
Resilience Reminders for Mental Health in Cancer Survivors
Durham, North Carolina
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of the Mindset Moments™ (MM™) program in managing psychological distress and resiliency in adolescent and young adult cancer survivors.
Study participation will involve attending 8 weekly, one hour, live online group sessions and completing daily 5 minute activities such as guided imageries and CBT check in within the app. Participants will also be asked to complete an online survey at the time of enrollment and at 4 and 8 weeks.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:19 - 25
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Legal Incapacity, Non-English Speakers
40 Participants Needed
Chronic Disease Prevention Program for Chronic Disease
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
The proposed study, NC Works4Health (NCW4H), builds on the strengths of long-standing academic-community research partnerships between this UNC at Chapel Hill (UNC) team of investigators and key stakeholders across health, social service, employment, and economic development sectors. The overall goal of this study is to test the effectiveness of a multilevel intervention that can be readily adopted by communities to reduce chronic disease risks in socioeconomically disadvantaged populations by (a) embedding prevention efforts in DSS-E programs at the individual level, and (b) enhancing supervisor supports for DSS-E hires at the employer level. Interventions at each level, and their joint effects, are designed to mitigate the psychological, behavioral, and clinically relevant risks for chronic disease onset, morbidity, and comorbidity that accrue with unemployment and the employment-entry transition.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18 - 64
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Disability Benefits, Pregnancy, Severe Hypertension, Cancer, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Others
600 Participants Needed
Mindfulness Training for PTSD
Saint Louis, Missouri
This trial compares mindfulness meditation and problem-solving skills classes for Veterans with anxiety, depression, or PTSD. It aims to see which method better reduces symptoms and improves overall functioning in 300 Veterans across various locations. Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) has been studied extensively and shown to improve PTSD symptoms, depression, and overall well-being in veterans.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Cognitive Impairment, Recent Suicide Attempt, Others
300 Participants Needed
Behavioral Intervention for Stress
Atlanta, Georgia
The research objectives of this study are to first, develop a culturally informed community-based intervention with guidance from community members (via focus groups and theater testing) to reduce the effect of chronic stigma exposure on psychological distress symptoms (PTS and depressive symptoms) among transgender women. Second, the research team will conduct a proof-of-concept trial to determine the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of the resulting intervention.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Sex:Female
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Mental Health Treatment, Others
40 Participants Needed
Community-based Psychological Services for Mental Health
New York, New York
This trial aims to improve mental health and COVID-19 prevention behaviors among minority and vulnerable groups in New York City by training community workers to provide basic mental health support using Problem Management Plus (PM+).
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Acute Suicide Risk, Others
1000 Participants Needed
Psychopharmacological Treatment for Psychological Distress
New York, New York
This is an inpatient four-arm randomized control trial comparing single drug clonazepam (S arm), a two-drug combination clonazepam/olanzapine (D arm), and a three-drug combination clonazepam/olanzapine/buprenorphine (T arm) with treatment as usual (TAU arm) in the treatment of emotional distress, specifically the Suicide Crisis Syndrome (SCS). All participants in experimental arms receive 2-day pulse treatments targeting four out of five of the acute emotional distress symptoms. The primary outcome measure is SCS at discharge and one-month follow-up. The secondary outcome measures include questions about suicidal behaviors associated with emotional distress at a one-month follow-up.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 4
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Intellectual Disability, Opiate Use, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Clonazepam, Olanzapine, Opiate Agonists, Others
80 Participants Needed
It is expected that large numbers of healthcare workers will experience a broad range of psychological reactions and symptoms including anxiety, depression, moral distress, and trauma symptoms that will cause both significant suffering as well as occupational and social impairment. The purpose of this study is to find interventions which are helpful in treating psychological distress in healthcare workers caring for COVID-19 patients.
There are two phases of the study. All participants will take part in Phase I, which consists of 4 sessions over a two-week period of either a narrative writing intervention or a medical music intervention. Participants will be randomly assigned to the narrative writing intervention or medical music intervention.
After Phase I, participants will be re-assessed. Healthcare workers who meet criteria for PTSD will be given the option to participate in Phase II of the study, in which they will be offered a choice between one of two evidence-based treatments for PTSD: Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) or Exposure Therapy (ET). Both treatments are comprised of ten 75-minute sessions scheduled twice weekly. Participants will be allowed to choose a preferred treatment in Phase II. After Phase II participants will complete a final assessment concluding the study. All interventions will be offered using distance technology.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Unstable Illness, Schizophrenia, Others
Must Be Taking:Psychotropics
120 Participants Needed
While people of color are an increasing segment of the inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) population, they are currently underrepresented in research, including studies of psychological distress. Appreciation for psychological distress (anxiety, depression, perceived stress) as a driver of IBD activity has led to increased efforts to integrate psychological interventions into IBD medical care. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is the most studied psychotherapeutic approach in IBD and the one that suggests improvements in mental health and quality of life in those with elevated psychological distress. There are unanswered questions in the use of CBT in IBD: how to leverage digital technology to deliver CBT through internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT); how do we consider the social context of individuals from racial and ethnic minority groups who may experience distinct social and structural barriers to acceptance and use of psychological interventions? Thus, this study will qualitatively analyze how factors, such as digital access, mental health stigma, and lived experience with IBD and as racial or ethnic minority influence attitudes toward mental health and iCBT in a cohort of Black and Latino IBD patients with elevated psychological distress. Results will lead to adaptation of a CBT program into an iCBT app to be tested for acceptance/use and to explore effects on psychological and disease-related factors.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Severe Psychological Distress, Suicidality, Others
150 Participants Needed
Why Other Patients Applied
"I changed my diet in 2020 and I’ve lost 95 pounds from my highest weight (283). I am 5’3”, female, and now 188. I still have a 33 BMI. I've been doing research on alternative approaches to continue my progress, which brought me here to consider clinical trials."
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Obesity PatientAge: 58
"I've tried several different SSRIs over the past 23 years with no luck. Some of these new treatments seem interesting... haven't tried anything like them before. I really hope that one could work."
ZS
Depression PatientAge: 51
"I was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer three months ago, metastatic to my liver, and I have been receiving and responding well to chemotherapy. My blood work revealed that my tumor markers have gone from 2600 in the beginning to 173 as of now, even with the delay in treatment, they are not going up. CT Scans reveal they have been shrinking as well. However, chemo is seriously deteriorating my body. I have 4 more treatments to go in this 12 treatment cycle. I am just interested in learning about my other options, if any are available to me."
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Pancreatic Cancer PatientAge: 40
"My orthopedist recommended a half replacement of my right knee. I have had both hips replaced. Currently have arthritis in knee, shoulder, and thumb. I want to avoid surgery, and I'm open-minded about trying a trial before using surgery as a last resort."
HZ
Arthritis PatientAge: 78
"I've been struggling with ADHD and anxiety since I was 9 years old. I'm currently 30. I really don't like how numb the medications make me feel. And especially now, that I've lost my grandma and my aunt 8 days apart, my anxiety has been even worse. So I'm trying to find something new."
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ADHD PatientAge: 31
Life Coaching for Physician Burnout
Ottawa, Ontario
There is a widespread epidemic of distress and burnout (i.e., extreme distress) among Canadian physicians. Burnout is costly to physicians, patients, and healthcare organizations as it compromises physicians' own health and reduces their capacity to deliver high quality, safe care to patients. Life coaching delivered by certified coaches is a personal development tool. Life coaching has been proven to help individuals maximize their strengths and skills to handle stressors, regain control over their lives, act according to their core values, and achieve their full potential, consequently reducing their vulnerability to burnout. The investigators will evaluate life coaching for physicians' well-being in the current Canadian context. Physicians from centres in Canada will be randomly assigned to life coaching (intervention) or no coaching (control) group. The coaching group will receive a 1-hour initial coaching session followed by five 30-minute coaching sessions occurring at a frequency of every 2 to 3 weeks within 5 months (total of 3.5 coaching hours). All coaching sessions will be delivered virtually by certified life coaches. The investigators will assess the impact of coaching on physician distress and quality of life before and after the intervention.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Previous Life Coaching, Psychotherapy
180 Participants Needed
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Psychological Distress
Ottawa, Ontario
Psychological and existential distress are a common cause of suffering among patients nearing the end of life, and a major reason for requesting medical aid in dying. Existing treatments for psychological and existential suffering have low efficacy and are challenging to use in a palliative context. There is a need to develop scalable, brief, and rapidly effective therapeutic approaches that can reduce psychological and existential distress in patients nearing the end of life.
Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation is an effective treatment for refractory depression, and new protocols and increasing availability of rTMS may make this therapy feasible and acceptable for patients who suffer from psychological or existential distress near the end of life.
Among patients with advanced illness followed by a PC provider, the study objectives are to:
1. Identify the lowest and range of therapeutic rTMS dose to relieve psychological distress, including an analysis of clinical predictors of response.
2. Test the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of rTMS for the treatment of psychological distress including: 1) ease of recruitment; 2) completion of follow-up; 3) effect size and variance estimates of treatment for primary and secondary outcomes; and 4) patient satisfaction with treatment.
This study is a phase 2a dose-finding open-label clinical trial, followed by a phase 2b prospective, sham-control or sham-crossover study, depending on the therapeutic dose identified in phase 2a.
The investigators will enroll eligible patients from an inpatient palliative care unit and administer rTMS according to established best practice international guidelines. Two screening tests will be conducted (one completed by patient and another by the treating physician) to ensure the patient has no contraindications to rTMS. In the open-label dose-finding study, investigators will determine the appropriate dose of treatment that leads to positive patient outcomes, assess characteristics associated with positive and rapid response to rTMS, and examine if this treatment is feasible and acceptable to patients by measuring rates of enrollment and completion of the treatment sessions. Based on results from this first phase, a phase 2b feasibility and preliminary efficacy randomized clinical trial will be conducted to measure the effect of rTMS by comparing patient symptoms before and after the rTMS intervention.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Not Listed
15 Participants Needed
Psilocybin for Emotional Distress
Ottawa, Ontario
The goal of this multi-centre phase I/II open-label, single-arm study is to determine the safety, feasibility, therapeutic dose, and preliminary efficacy of psilocybin microdosing to treat psychological distress among patients with advanced illness. Forty patients will receive psilocybin drug product (1-3mg per day, Mon-Fri) for 4 weeks to be administered via oral capsules by the participant. Feasibility (recruitment rate, rate of intervention and follow-up completion), safety (rate of adverse events), dosing, and preliminary efficacy (depression, anxiety, overall well-being, and global impression of change) will be measured.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 1, 2
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Psychotic Disorder, Bipolar, Dementia, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Lithium, Tramadol, MAOIs, Antipsychotics
20 Participants Needed
CAMI for Substance Use
Springfield, Massachusetts
This trial tests a culturally adapted motivational interviewing method to help Latinx heavy drinkers who face immigration-related stress. The study aims to see if this approach reduces alcohol use and improves mental health. It will also explore how well this method can be implemented in real-world clinical settings.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18 - 65
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Psychotic Symptoms, Cognitive Impairment, Others
220 Participants Needed
ACTaide Mobile App for Psychological Distress
Montreal, Quebec
Mindfulness-related skills are associated with positive mental health outcomes and can be effectively taught through mobile apps. However, further research is needed to determine how best to support skill acquisition through the delivery of mindfulness exercises via smartphone apps. ACTaide is a novel mobile app designed to support home practice of mindfulness-related skills through exercises presented as stepwise annotated image sequences. The primary objective of this pilot and feasibility trial is to evaluate the feasibility of a prototype version of ACTaide. This two-arm parallel single-blinded (blinded participants) pilot trial will be conducted virtually with distressed Canadian adults. Participants (N = 60) will be recruited through the online platform Prolific. The intervention group will receive an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) psychoeducational workshop and access to ACTaide for two weeks to support home practice of a mindfulness exercise from ACT: dropping anchor. The control group will receive the same psychoeducational workshop and access to a reminders-only mobile app to support their practice of the dropping anchor exercise. The main outcome measures will assess intervention feasibility, including adherence to the intervention, acceptability of the app, and retention rates. In addition, measures related to mindfulness-related skills and psychological distress will be collected. Prespecified progression criteria will be used to determine whether and how to proceed to a future trial designed to investigate the efficacy of ACTaide.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Not Yet Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Not Listed
60 Participants Needed
Therapy for Young Adults with Cancer and Their Partners
Newton, Massachusetts
The purpose of this pilot study is to examine the feasibility and acceptability of a brief psychotherapy intervention to improve psychosocial coping and maintain couple relationships among young adults (aged 25-39) with cancer and their caregiving partners.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:25 - 39
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Uncontrolled Psychosis, Active Suicidal Ideation, Cognitive Impairment
20 Participants Needed
Psychosocial Intervention for Brain Cancer
Boston, Massachusetts
The goal of this study is to test a psychosocial intervention called ASCENT (ACT-based Supportive intervention for patients with CENTral nervous system tumors). This intervention was developed to help patients after being diagnosed with a brain tumor. The main question this study aims to answer is whether this intervention is feasible (i.e., possible to carry out) and acceptable (i.e., considered helpful) to patients. Participants will be asked to take part in 6 coaching sessions and complete short surveys at four different time points. Some participants will be asked to share feedback via interviews.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Not Yet Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Severe Cognitive Impairment, Receptive Aphasia, Hospice Enrollment
100 Participants Needed
Pomegranate Supplement for Burnout
Jackson, Mississippi
This trial will test if taking pomegranate supplements can help reduce stress and improve well-being in medical students and residents who experience high levels of mental distress and burnout.
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:21 - 40
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, Severe Depression, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Chronic Medications, Supplements
50 Participants Needed
This trial is testing a psilocybin-based treatment to help patients with inoperable pancreas or biliary tract cancers feel less distressed. Psilocybin, found in certain mushrooms, can change brain activity to improve mood and reduce anxiety. The study will also look at how this treatment affects patients' families. Psilocybin has been historically used for ritualistic, recreational, and medicinal purposes, with recent studies recognizing its potential to treat depression and anxiety.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 1
Age:19 - 85
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Seizures, Others
Must Not Be Taking:MAOIs, Lithium, Antipsychotics, Others
24 Participants Needed
There are 636,000 self-reported cases of sexual assault annually in Canada, and nine out of ten persons who have experienced sexual assault are women. Cognitive and behavioural therapies (CBT) are the treatment of choice for many psychological problems arising from sexual assault. However, accessing CBT is a significant challenge, especially for women who have experienced sexual assault who may be ashamed and not disclose the sexual assault. Online CBT is an effective option to circumvent these barriers. In addition to being accessible and less resource-intensive, studies report that patients are less inhibited and that the online environment provides greater emotional safety. There is also a growing body of evidence that online CBT programs requiring little or no contact with a mental health professional are effective, this having been demonstrated primarily with individuals with anxiety and mood disorders. But when it comes to treating the psychological symptoms of sexual assault in potentially vulnerable individuals, can we really suggest a self-care approach? There is no direct empirical evidence to support such a recommendation, and it is this important question that this project wishes to address. To compare the effectiveness, acceptability and user engagement in a self-managed treatment platform with or without the support of a therapist to reduce post-traumatic symptoms, depression and insomnia in people who have suffered one or more sexual assaults, 204 victims of sexual assault experiencing significant distress will be recruited and randomly assigned to either the self-managed or the therapist-assisted online treatment condition. Participants will complete measures assessing post-traumatic stress disorder, insomnia, depression, anxiety, and maladaptive beliefs before, during, after and 3 months after treatment. Secondary outcome will be and appreciation of the online treatment measures by a self-report questionnaire and a semi-structured interview. If effective in reducing symptoms, this treatment would offer the potential to support a self-care approach to treating a wide range of psychological symptoms resulting from sexual assault. The self-managed online platform would fill a service gap deplored by this population.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Bipolar, Psychotic Disorder, High Suicidal Risk, Others
204 Participants Needed
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Psychological Distress clinical trials pay?
Each trial will compensate patients a different amount, but $50-100 for each visit is a fairly common range for Phase 2–4 trials (Phase 1 trials often pay substantially more). Further, most trials will cover the costs of a travel to-and-from the clinic.
How do Psychological Distress clinical trials work?
After a researcher reviews your profile, they may choose to invite you in to a screening appointment, where they'll determine if you meet 100% of the eligibility requirements. If you do, you'll be sorted into one of the treatment groups, and receive your study drug. For some trials, there is a chance you'll receive a placebo. Across Psychological Distress trials 30% of clinical trials have a placebo. Typically, you'll be required to check-in with the clinic every month or so. The average trial length for Psychological Distress is 12 months.
How do I participate in a study as a "healthy volunteer"?
Not all studies recruit healthy volunteers: usually, Phase 1 studies do. Participating as a healthy volunteer means you will go to a research facility several times over a few days or weeks to receive a dose of either the test treatment or a "placebo," which is a harmless substance that helps researchers compare results. You will have routine tests during these visits, and you'll be compensated for your time and travel, with the number of appointments and details varying by study.
What does the "phase" of a clinical trial mean?
The phase of a trial reveals what stage the drug is in to get approval for a specific condition. Phase 1 trials are the trials to collect safety data in humans. Phase 2 trials are those where the drug has some data showing safety in humans, but where further human data is needed on drug effectiveness. Phase 3 trials are in the final step before approval. The drug already has data showing both safety and effectiveness. As a general rule, Phase 3 trials are more promising than Phase 2, and Phase 2 trials are more promising than phase 1.
Do I need to be insured to participate in a Psychological Distress medical study?
Clinical trials are almost always free to participants, and so do not require insurance. The only exception here are trials focused on cancer, because only a small part of the typical treatment plan is actually experimental. For these cancer trials, participants typically need insurance to cover all the non-experimental components.
What are the newest Psychological Distress clinical trials?
Most recently, we added Psychosocial Intervention for Brain Cancer, Stress Inoculation Training for Stress and Mind-Body Conditioning for Student Burnout to the Power online platform.
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