Depression, Experiential Diversity, and Behavioral Novelty

NCT ID: NCT05767554

Last Updated: 2024-08-12

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

77 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2023-04-21

Study Completion Date

2024-03-31

Brief Summary

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The purpose of the study is to test whether changes in behavioral patterns are related to changes in depression. Depression is a psychological condition that involves persistent sad mood and/or an inability to enjoy pleasurable activities. Very stable behavioral patterns may be related to symptoms of depression. The aim of this study is to learn more about the relationship between symptoms of depression and behavioral patterns that are collected via global positioning system location data from a smart phone.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Depression

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Brief modified behavioral activation

Participants randomized to the behavioral activation condition will meet with a graduate level clinician for one hour.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Brief modified behavioral activation

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

The clinician will deliver psychoeducation about the nature of depression and the rationale behind the behavioral activation model (i.e. increasing level of activation can begin a positive feedback cycle of reward and improvements in mood state). Participants will be encouraged to add new, enjoyable activities to their daily schedules. Clinicians will emphasize the importance of novelty and increased engagement with the surrounding environment in the psychoeducational portion and in activity scheduling.

Measurement-only control

Participants who are not randomized to the active condition will take part in a measurement-only control condition. They will participate in all portions of the study except for the in-person behavioral activation session. They will complete a baseline and fill out daily surveys.

Group Type NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

Interventions

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Brief modified behavioral activation

The clinician will deliver psychoeducation about the nature of depression and the rationale behind the behavioral activation model (i.e. increasing level of activation can begin a positive feedback cycle of reward and improvements in mood state). Participants will be encouraged to add new, enjoyable activities to their daily schedules. Clinicians will emphasize the importance of novelty and increased engagement with the surrounding environment in the psychoeducational portion and in activity scheduling.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Age 18-25
* Possession and daily use of a smart phone
* Able to speak and read English
* Patient Health Questionnaire -8 (PHQ-8) \> 10
* Behavioral Activation for Depression (BADS) Activation Subscale \< 16
* Ability to complete all study procedures

Exclusion Criteria

* Self-reported lifetime diagnosis of agoraphobia or bipolar disorder
* Severe neurodevelopmental disorder
* Major travel plans within study period
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

25 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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University of Texas at Austin

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Christopher G. Beevers

Professor of Psychology

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Christopher G Beevers, PhD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

University of Texas at Austin

Locations

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University of Texas at Austin Institute of Mental Health Research

Austin, Texas, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

Other Identifiers

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STUDY00003773

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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