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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Internet-Based Program for Depression

N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By Xiaoling Xiang, PHD
Research Sponsored by University of Michigan
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
≥60 years
have at least mild depressive symptoms, based on PHQ-9 >=5
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up change from baseline phq-9 at 12 weeks
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This is an open pilot feasibility study of a novel internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy program for older adults with elevated depressive symptoms. This study will enroll approximately 15 older adults throughout the state of Michigan to better understand the feasibility of the intervention and to probe preliminary effects. The intervention will take approximately 10 weeks to complete. Participants will have lower levels of depression after completing the intervention than before enrollment. Participants will be able to use the internet-based platform with minimal support.

Eligible Conditions
  • Depression

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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You are willing to participate in the study.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~change from baseline phq-9 at 12 weeks
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and change from baseline phq-9 at 12 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Change in Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9)
Modified Treatment Evaluation Inventory
Secondary outcome measures
Change in Duke Social Support Index (DSSI)-10
Change in Generalized Anxiety Disorder Assessment-7 (GAD-7)
Change in PROMISE-SI

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Internet-Based ProgramExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants will be provided with access to a 10-session online program and will receive supportive remote assistance throughout regarding technical and programmatic issues.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Empower@Home
2022
N/A
~10

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of MichiganLead Sponsor
1,782 Previous Clinical Trials
6,364,647 Total Patients Enrolled
66 Trials studying Depression
69,037 Patients Enrolled for Depression
Xiaoling Xiang, PHDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
North Carolina
Pennsylvania
Other
Michigan
How old are they?
18 - 65
What site did they apply to?
University of Michigan
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
Did not meet criteria

How responsive is this trial?

Typically responds via
Email
~3 spots leftby Mar 2025