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N/ACompleted· 64 enrolled
Drug / intervention
"Engage & Connect" Psychotherapy +1 morebehavioral
Likely dose
Not stated in record
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NCT04487730N/ACompleted

Social Reward and Its Effect on Brain Functions in Psychotherapies for Mid- and Late-Life Depression

Weill Medical College of Cornell University·interventional·Posted Jul 27, 2020·Updated Jun 3, 2025

In Brief

A clinical study evaluating "Engage & Connect" Psychotherapy and Symptom Review and Psychoeducation (SRP) for Major Depressive Disorder. Completed, enrolled 64 participants across 1 site.

Detailed Summary

Abnormalities in the Positive Valence System (PVS) are associated with depressive symptoms and reduced behavioral activation in mid- and late-life. This study will investigate the engagement of the PVS during exposure to social rewards, part of a novel streamlined psychotherapy for mid- and late-life depression. Use of computational modeling will enable identification of neuroimaging and behavioral profiles associated with greater treatment response, and may guide future personalization of psychotherapy.

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
CountriesUnited States

Timeline

N/ACompletedFinished
202120222023202420252026
First PostedJul 27, 2020
Enrollment StartOct 15, 2020
Primary CompletionAug 13, 2024
Study CompletionAug 19, 2024
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 3.8 yearsPosted 5.9 years ago

Interventions

"Engage & Connect" Psychotherapybehavioral

9-weeks of weekly psychotherapy sessions focused on social reward exposure

Symptom Review and Psychoeducation (SRP)behavioral

9-weeks of weekly psychotherapy sessions focused on symptom review and psychoeducation about depression and aging