Computerized Cognitive Behavior Therapy in Treating Depression in Patients With Cancer

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Conditions studied: Major Depressive Disorder

In brief

This randomized clinical trial studies how well a computerized cognitive behavior therapy program works in treating depression in patients with cancer. The cognitive behavior therapy program uses a series of internet-delivered sessions intended to help patients identify and change problematic patterns of thinking and behavior that maintain depression.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02837887

Run by

Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center

People needed

31

Starts

2016-07-15

Expected to finish

2018-03-29

Last updated by the study team

2020-06-22

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• A current/prior cancer diagnosis
• A principal diagnosis of major depressive disorder (MDD)
• Able and willing to give informed consent
• Have access to a computer with an internet connection at home

You may not qualify if…

• History of bipolar affective disorder or psychosis
• History of substance dependence in the past six months
• Subnormal intellectual potential (intelligence quotient [IQ] below 80)
• Current suicide risk or significant intentional self-harm in the last six months sufficient to preclude treatment on an outpatient basis
• Inability to read and write English

Where it is running

• Ohio State University — Columbus, Ohio, United States

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