Cognitive Behavioral and Faith Fellowship to Improve Thy Health
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Conditions studied: Depression
In brief
Investigators will examine the efficacy of a faith-based depression intervention, in reducing symptoms of depression among African American adults in Wisconsin. Twelve church groups, each with 10 people (N=120) will be invited to participate. This intervention will be the first evidence-based, faith-based intervention designed for African Americans if validated.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT06292637
- Run by
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
- People needed
- 50
- Starts
- 2024-10-08
- Expected to finish
- 2026-09-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2025-09-30
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- self-identify as an African American man or woman
- are ages 18 and older
- have symptoms of major depressive disorder, as evidenced by score of 10 and higher from the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9).
You may not qualify if…
- major psychotic illnesses, such as schizophrenia;
- current participation in psychotherapy
- current suicidal ideations (trained staff will conduct a suicide risk assessment and facilitate referral for appropriate care).
- Medication stabilization. Eligible participants who report recent changes to their psychiatric medications (i.e., initiation of a new medication, change in dose or type of medication) will delay their study enrollment for a stabilization period of 4 weeks. Baseline data collection will be re-administered
- alcohol or drug dependence - those with alcohol or other drug dependence who have been clean and sober for 3 months will not be excluded
Where it is running
- University of Wisconsin - Madison — Madison, Wisconsin, United States (enrolling)
- Second Baptist Church — Madison, Wisconsin, United States (enrolling)
- The Board of Regents of the UW System — Madison, Wisconsin, United States (enrolling)
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