Found 1,274 clinical trials
Mobile Mental Health Stigma Reduction Intervention Among Black Adults
Major depressive and anxiety disorders are highly prevalent in the general population and are a leading cause of disability. Black adults have a high burden of depression and anxiety. This study aims to assess a self- administered video-based intervention to reduce mental illness stigma and medical mistrust among Black adults …
Enhancing Transdiagnostic Mechanisms of Cognitive Dyscontrol (R33)
The proposed project aims to test the cognitive and neural effects of a cognitive training in a sample of individuals seeking treatment for anxiety, depression, or traumatic stress symptoms. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. Group 1 will receive a computer-based program that is designed as …
Instant Message-delivered Brief Internet-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (iCBT) for Post-stroke Depression
Around one third of stroke survivors develop depression at any point of time following the stroke event. Post-stroke depression (PSD) is associated with negative care outcomes including poorer function, longer hospital stays, increased outpatient and inpatient clinic use, and higher mortality rate. In Hong Kong (HK), the prevalence of PSD …
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Psychological Distress in Patients With Advanced Illness
Psychological and existential distress are a common cause of suffering among patients nearing the end of life, and a major reason for requesting medical aid in dying. Existing treatments for psychological and existential suffering have low efficacy and are challenging to use in a palliative context. There is a need …
Integrated Tele-Behavioral Activation and Fall Prevention for Low-income Homebound Seniors With Depression
This study will test clinical and cost effectiveness of an integrated tele- and bachelor's-level counselor/coach delivered behavioral activation (BA) and fall prevention (FP) for low-income homebound older adults. The long-term objective of the proposed study is to improve access to depression treatment and fall prevention for growing numbers of low-income …
A Comparison of Two Psychotherapy Programs in Persistently Depressed Treatment-Resistant Inpatients
The purpose of this study is to compare the Cognitive Behavioral Analysis System of Psychotherapy (CBASP) conducted over 16 weeks (acute and continuation treatment) with Behavioral Activation (BA; same dose and duration) in persistently depressed treatment-resistant inpatients regarding efficacy, moderators and mediators of change.
Using mHealth to Improve Adherence and Reduce Blood Pressure in Individuals With Hypertension and Mood Disorders
This proposed 2-stage randomized controlled trial (RCT) will evaluate a personalized patient-centered adherence intervention iTAB-CV + Self-Monitoring (iTAB-CV + SM) vs. Self-Monitoring (SM) alone in poorly adherent hypertensive persons with BD or MDD. This practical, technology-facilitated intervention has potential to improve adherence to antihypertensive medication and reduce SBP among high-risk …
Mindful Self-Compassion for Anxiety Disorders and Depression
The study will compare 8-week Mindful Self-Compassion training, compared to a control group that does not receive the intervention, 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.
ON/OFF Stimulation and Reward Motivation in Patients With Deep Brain Stimulators
We propose to study approach/avoidance behavior as measured by the Approach Avoidance task in 20 epilepsy patients undergoing implementation of depth electrodes for seizure monitoring in the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit at MGH. We will also study the effects of VC/VS electrical stimulation on approach-avoidance conflict in 20 adult patients who …
Collaborative Care for Anxiety and Depression in Epilepsy
This is a randomized effectiveness/implementation trial comparing a 24-week neurology-based collaborative care intervention to usual neurology care among 60 adults with epilepsy.
