Evaluation of an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy-Based Narrative Intervention for Individuals Taking Antidepressants
Sponsored by Utah State University
About this trial
Last updated 2 years ago
Study ID
11523
Status
Completed
Type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Placebo
No
Accepting
18+ Years
All
Not accepting
Healthy Volunteers
Trial Timing
Ended 2 years ago
What is this trial about?
This study aims to compare the efficacy of LifeStories on depression symptomatology compared
to antidepressant treatment alone, in addition to examining the effect of the intervention on
health-related quality of life. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an online
ACT-based narrative intervention (Lifestories) or the waitlist control condition
(antidepressant treatment alone). It is hypothesized that participants who receive the
LifeStories will result in decreased depression and increased quality of life, general
functioning and decreased psychological inflexibility compared to the waitlist group.
What are the participation requirements?
Inclusion Criteria
1. 18 years of age or older
2. Currently residing in the United States
3. Currently taking antidepressant medication prescribed by a primary care provider (PCP)
4. Meets criteria for at least moderate depression on the 9-item Patient Health Questionnaire
5. Fluent in English
6. Reliable access to an internet browser, and internet speed that is sufficient for streaming online videos
Exclusion Criteria
1. Change in medication regimen in past 6 weeks
2. Presently seeing a mental health specialist (e.g. psychologist, psychiatrist, counselor, social worker)