An interventional study of Brief modified behavioral activation in Depression, sponsored by University of Texas at Austin. Completed at 1 site in United States. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 25 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2024-08-12.
Sponsored by University of Texas at Austin · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
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.
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Participants randomized to the behavioral activation condition will meet with a graduate level clinician for one hour.
Behavioral: Brief modified behavioral activation
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.
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.
Change in Patient Health Questionnaire-8 Total Score over 5 Weeks
Level of depression symptoms assessed weekly by the Patient Health Questionnaire - 8 via smart phone survey. The PHQ-8 ranges from 0-24 with higher scores indicating more severe symptoms of depression.
Time frame: Baseline and 5 weeks
Change in Behavioral Activation for Depression Scale over 5 Weeks
Level of behavioral activation as measured by the Behavioral Activation for Depression Scale (BADS). The BADS ranges from 0-150 with higher scores indicating better functioning.
Time frame: Baseline and 5 weeks
Plan to share: No
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