Behavioral Activation for Depression
Neuroscience of Psychotherapy for Depression
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Depression
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 30
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 45 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for young adults with mild to moderate depression. Participants will attend a session where they will receive therapy or information about coping with depression, and their brain activity will be measured during the session.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am between 18 and 30 years old
- I am a full-time student
- I have mild to moderate depression symptoms
- I can understand the study procedures
- I can speak and understand English
- I am willing to follow study procedures
You may not be able to join if
- I have had current suicidal thoughts in the past month
- I have attempted suicide at any time in my life
- I started therapy in the past month
- I am at high risk for psychosis
- I have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder
- I take more than 20 mg of diazepam daily
- I cannot give informed consent to participate
- I cannot effectively communicate in English
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
The goal of this study is to learn the extent to which client-therapist brain activity may synchronize during a psychosocial intervention for depression symptoms.
The study will compare behavioral activation, a client-centered type of cognitive-behavioral therapy, to psychoeducation which delivers information on strategies to recover from depression symptoms.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria for participants/clients:
* Between ages 18 and 30
* Full-time student status (undergraduate, graduate, and professional)
* Experience mild to moderate depressive symptoms as determined by the Beck Depression Inventory (score: 14-28)
* Capacity to understand study procedures (inf…
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