Cognitive Behavioral and Faith Fellowship to Improve Thy Health
Recruiting · NCT06292637 · Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment) · Lead sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison
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Cognitive Behavioral Faith Fellowship to Improve Thy Health (CB-FAITH)
What this trial is about
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.
Who can take part
Age range
18 Years and older
Sex
All (male and female)
Healthy volunteers
No - a diagnosis or condition is required
Phase
Not applicable (e.g. observational or device study)
Study type
Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment)
Inclusion criteria
- 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).
Exclusion criteria
- 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
3 locations listed across 1 US state.
- University of Wisconsin - Madison - Madison, Wisconsin, United States
- Second Baptist Church - Madison, Wisconsin, United States
- The Board of Regents of the UW System - Madison, Wisconsin, United States