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A Randomized Controlled Trial of In-Home Tele-behavioral Health Care Utilizing Behavioral Activation for Depression
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Behavioral Activation for Depression. Completed, enrolled 121 participants across 2 sites.
Detailed Summary
This study will evaluate the effectiveness of a web-based behavioral activation(BA) treatment for depression by comparing it to in-person BA treatment in Soldiers and Veterans with Major and Minor Depressive Disorder. We will test the hypothesis that 8 sessions of in-home BA delivered via a webcam will be as safe and effective in reducing symptoms of hopelessness and depression as in-person BA treatment for depression.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Behavioral activation(BA)will be delivered in 8 weekly sessions via webcam for the in-home arm or face to face in the in-person arm. Behavioral activation attempts to help depressed individuals reengage in their lives through focused activation strategies.