Behavioral Activation Teletherapy for Depression
(BAT Trial)
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
This is a pilot study of acceptability, feasibility, and preliminary efficacy of a brief, 10-session Behavioral Activation intervention delivered via teletherapy to increase physical activity and treat depressive symptoms.
Research Team
Madhukar Trivedi, MD
Principal Investigator
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Chad Rethorst, PhD
Principal Investigator
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for adults aged 18-64 with moderate-to-severe depression who are not very active physically (less than 90 minutes of activity a week) and want to be more active. They must have a smartphone, score ≥10 on the PHQ-9 depression scale, and give informed consent. People in current psychotherapy or at high risk for suicide can't join.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment Phase 1
Participants complete 8 behavioral activation teletherapy sessions to increase physical activity, followed by two biweekly booster sessions, totaling 10 sessions.
Focus Group/Interview
Participants who completed the intervention may join a focus group, and those who partially completed may join a semi-structured interview.
Treatment Phase 2
Refined intervention delivered to a larger group, with the same session structure as Phase 1.
Follow-up
Participants complete a one-month and a two-month follow-up after the intervention sessions.
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Behavioral Activation Teletherapy
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Lead Sponsor