Found 1,144 clinical trials
Therapeutic Potential of a Synbiotic to Improve Mental Health in Subjects With Obesity.
Obese individuals are a particularly vulnerable population for mental health problems, especially depression and anxiety. The aim of this study is to evaluate whether the intake of a synbiotic, composed of prebiotics and beneficial intestinal bacterial strains, is capable of producing changes in the gut microbiota and its functionality, improving …
Effectiveness of the Group Unified Protocol for Emotional Disorders in Adults in a Public Mental Health Setting
This study has three primary objectives: To adapt the Spanish version of the Unified Protocol for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders (UP; Barlow et al., 2011, 2019a, 2019b) for delivery in a group format within the Spanish Public Mental Health System for adults diagnosed with emotional disorders. To evaluate the …
Mindful Self-compassion for Anxiety and Depression: Impact of Delivery Method
The study will compare the delivery of an 8-week Mindful Self-Compassion training, in-person against video-conference, on anxiety and depression symptom severity in patients with diagnosed anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, and panic disorder) or major depressive disorder or dysthymia.
Ketamine Alcohol (in Treatment-Resistant Depression)
A single subanesthetic dose infusion of the N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonist ketamine has rapid and robust antidepressant effects in patients with treatment-refractory major depressive disorder (TRD). A family history of an alcohol use disorder (Family History Positive, FHP) is one of the strongest identified predictors of an improved antidepressant response …
Functional Connectivity Alterations in Suicidal Patients Among Opioid Users
Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death for Americans of all ages and more people in the United States now die from suicide than die from car accidents. Although death by firearm remains the most common cause of suicide in the United States, an intentional overdose of substance usage …
Behavioral Activation Delivered Via Home-based Telehealth to Improve Functioning in Cardiovascular Disease Patients Recently Discharged From Inpatient Care
The purpose of this study is to demonstrate whether Behavioral Activation for depression delivered via home based telehealth (BA-HT) is effective in improving social and role functioning in Veterans recently discharged from Cardiovascular disease (CVD-related) inpatient care. Eligible participants will receive either (1) twelve sessions of BA-HT or (2) standard …
Deep TMS for Comorbid Depression and Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults
In this study, the investigators will be examining the effects of the deep repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) using the H1 coil in patients over the age of 60 diagnosed with mild to early-moderate Alzheimer's disease (AD) or mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and comorbid Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) who have …
Brief Interventions for Coping with Distress
This study is being done to compare the effectiveness of three different skills trainings to cope with distress. These three trainings are: 1) an attention skills training, 2) an attention and reflective thought skills training, and 3) a health and wellness education training.
Effects of an ACT-based Psychological Treatment in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease
Investigation of the efficacy of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for the psychological treatment of patients with chronic kidney disease.
Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for PTSD Among Public Safety Personnel
This study evaluates two Internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy (ICBT) interventions: one for symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and one for symptoms of anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Both interventions have been tailored for Canadian public safety personnel (PSP). Outcomes of interest include preference for disorder-specific or transdiagnostic care, engagement with …
