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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Major Depressive Disorder

The purpose of this study is to understand how to best treat adults with depression using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (or CBT). CBT is a form of talk therapy that teaches individuals coping skills to improve their mood.

Massachusetts General Hospital Mental Disorders Mood Disorders Mental Health
12 sessions over 3 months
Estimated Time Commitment
Any Sex/Gender, 18-80 years
May Be Eligible
Non-payment compensation
May Be Offered
Survey, Personal health tracking
May Be Required
 
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Overview

What we are studying

The purpose of this study is to understand how to best treat adults with depression using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (or CBT). CBT is a form of talk therapy that teaches individuals coping skills to improve their mood. CBT has been studied extensively and is considered to be a gold standard treatment for depression. Our hope is to understand who might benefit from this treatment and in what way this treatment works.


Why it is important


What we hope to accomplish

Principal Investigator

Lauren Fisher, PhD

Massachusetts General Hospital

Public Profile

Who can participate

Participants must have a diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and currently be under the care of a provider within the Mass General Brigham Healthcare system. 

Who cannot participate

Participants cannot have received any form of CBT in the last 6 months, or be receiving ongoing regular therapy (defined as treatment more than once a month).*


*Other exclusion criteria will apply

What you may be asked to do

In this study, you will first meet with a clinician over videoconferencing for an initial screening visit to determine your eligibility. This visit will take approximately 60-90 minutes. If you choose to participate in the study we will also ask you to complete a series of questionnaires. 


If you are eligible, you will be asked to attend weekly CBT sessions over videoconferencing with one of the study therapists, which will last approximately 50 minutes. You will be eligible for 12 individual visits, with the potential for four additional sessions that will be decided between you and the clinician. We will ask you to wear a Fitbit activity tracker throughout the study. Every week, you will complete one brief questionnaire, and every four weeks, you will complete additional questionnaires. At the end of treatment, we ask that you complete a final packet of questionnaires.


Project activities may include:

  • Survey
  • Personal health tracking

Estimated Time Commitment

12 sessions over 3 months

What You May Get

Participants will receive 12-16 sessions of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at no cost.

Location


Travel

  • No travel required

Travel and Parking Details

Additional Information

Participating Institutions


Funding Source

  • Department
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