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Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy for Depression (OMM Trial)

N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By Frederick Hecht, MD
Research Sponsored by University of California, San Francisco
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline to 4 months change
Awards & highlights

OMM Trial Summary

This trial combines meditation, cognitive behavioral therapy, and MBSR to reduce depression relapse rates by 30%. It will provide an 8-week course followed by monthly sessions to help participants prevent relapse.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults over 18 in the US who have finished a Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) program, primarily to manage depression. Participants must be able to attend virtual classes via smartphone or other devices and speak and read English.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests an MBCT maintenance program designed to prevent depression relapse. It includes a booster course with weekly sessions for four weeks, then monthly follow-ups focusing on mindfulness, positive emotions, reaction management, self-care, sleep, diet, and relationships.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
As this intervention involves psychological practices rather than medication or medical procedures, side effects may include emotional discomfort or distress during mindfulness exercises but are generally considered low-risk.

OMM Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline to 4 months change
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline to 4 months change for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Secondary outcome measures
Change in Experiences Questionnaire scores
Change in Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire-short form (FFMQ-sf) scores
Change in Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Depression 8a scores
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OMM Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Mindfulness maintenance programExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants receive: (1) Four-week course to strengthen and extend skills learned in 8-week MBCT course, (2) Monthly 1.5 hour meeting session, and (3) Monthly check-in survey.
Group II: Wait-listActive Control1 Intervention
Participants receive follow-up measures but no intervention until the end of the wait-list period.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of California, San FranciscoLead Sponsor
2,505 Previous Clinical Trials
15,237,521 Total Patients Enrolled
71 Trials studying Depression
28,794 Patients Enrolled for Depression
Mental Insight FoundationUNKNOWN
1 Previous Clinical Trials
38 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Depression
38 Patients Enrolled for Depression
Frederick Hecht, MDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of California, San Francisco
3 Previous Clinical Trials
262 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Mindfulness maintenance program Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05859386 — N/A
Depression Research Study Groups: Mindfulness maintenance program, Wait-list
Depression Clinical Trial 2023: Mindfulness maintenance program Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05859386 — N/A
Mindfulness maintenance program 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05859386 — N/A
Depression Patient Testimony for trial: Trial Name: NCT05859386 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

How many participants have enrolled in this research endeavor?

"Affirmative. The information accessible on clinicaltrials.gov verifies that this research endeavour, which was initially announced on April 1st 2024, is actively searching for participants. 25 people are requested to volunteer across a single trial site."

Answered by AI

Is this investigation now open to recruitment?

"Per the information on clinicaltrials.gov, this clinical trial is now enrolling participants. It was initially published online on April 1st 2024 and recently updated on May 4th 2023."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Washington
California
What site did they apply to?
UCSF
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
Did not meet criteria
How many prior treatments have patients received?
2
3+

What questions have other patients asked about this trial?

Why did patients apply to this trial?

I am familiar with the benefits of mindfulness and I am interested in learning more.
PatientReceived 1 prior treatment
I’ve been dealing with depression since high school and I’m looking ways to cope better.
PatientReceived 2+ prior treatments

How responsive is this trial?

Most responsive sites:
  1. UCSF: < 48 hours
Average response time
  • < 2 Days
Typically responds via
Email
Recent research and studies
clinicaltrials.govStudy
Optimizing Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Maintenance
2023. "Optimizing Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Maintenance". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05859386.
~17 spots leftby Apr 2025
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