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Behavioral Intervention
CBT-txt for Depression
N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By Michael J Mason, PhD
Research Sponsored by The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be between 18 and 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline, 1 month, 2 month, 3 month
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Summary
This trial will test whether CBT-txt can reduce depressive symptoms when delivered via text message.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for young adults aged 18 to 25 who are experiencing symptoms of depression, as indicated by a score of at least 5 on the PHQ-9. Participants must be fluent in English and have access to a text-capable phone. Those currently undergoing treatment for depression or having suicidal thoughts, or unable to commit to two months of follow-up are not eligible.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study is testing CBT-txt, which is a counseling program delivered through text messages designed to reduce depressive symptoms. It's based on traditional Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) methods that have been effective in-person and online but haven't been tested via texting.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this intervention involves receiving text messages with therapeutic content, there may not be direct physical side effects like with medication; however, participants might experience emotional discomfort while engaging with the therapy content.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ baseline, 1 month, 2 month, 3 month
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline, 1 month, 2 month, 3 month
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Mental Depression
Mental Depression
Secondary outcome measures
Mental Depression
Change from Baseline Behavioral Activation for Depression Scale at 3 Months
Change from Baseline Perseverative Thinking Questionnaire at 2 Months
+3 moreTrial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: TreatmentExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
This arm will receive 8 weeks of the text-based intervention (CBT-txt). CBT-txt is a version of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tailored to be delivered by automated text message. This arm will also complete surveys at baseline, 1 month, 2 months, and 3 months.
Group II: Waitlist ControlActive Control1 Intervention
This arm will not receive the text-based intervention during study participation. These participants will only complete surveys at baseline, 1 month, 2 months, and 3 months and will be given the option to receive CBT-txt after they complete study participation.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
The University of Tennessee, KnoxvilleLead Sponsor
84 Previous Clinical Trials
18,600 Total Patients Enrolled
Michael J Mason, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Tennessee-Knoxville
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Treatment
- Group 2: Waitlist Control
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
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