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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Major Depressive Disorder
This project is not recruiting.
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
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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
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Funding Source
- Department