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A Systems-Level Intervention for Rural Adults With Depression

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Depressive Symptoms
Interventions
Other: Enhanced Control Condition
Behavioral: Raising Our Spirits Together
Registration Number
NCT04502186
Lead Sponsor
University of Michigan
Brief Summary

This study aims to test the effectiveness of a computer-assisted cognitive behavioral therapy for depression among rural adults. The intervention, called Raising Our Spirits Together (ROST), was developed via a community-based participatory approach and will be delivered in small groups, facilitated by local pastors. Groups will be held virtually, or in-person at two churches in rural Michigan. Eighty-four individuals will be recruited from Hillsdale, Michigan, to test the effect of ROST on depressive symptoms, compared to an Enhanced Control Condition (ECC).

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
70
Inclusion Criteria
  • Must live in Hillsdale, Lenawee, Jackson, or Calhoun County, Michigan
  • Positive screen for at least mild depressive symptoms based on the the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9>=5)
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Exclusion Criteria
  • Non-English speaking
  • Currently receiving cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for depression
  • Ever completed a course of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT; >=8 sessions)
  • Diagnosis of a psychotic disorder
  • Current use of opiates or freebase cocaine
  • Prominent suicidal/homicidal ideation with imminent risk.
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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Enhanced Control ConditionEnhanced Control Condition-
Raising Our Spirits Together InterventionRaising Our Spirits Together-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in self-report measure of depressive symptomsOutcome will be assessed at baseline, immediately post-treatment, and 12-weeks post-treatment

Participants will self report depressive symptoms utilizing the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9; range 0-27 with higher scores indicating worse outcome)

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (2)

Trinity Lutheran Church

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Hillsdale, Michigan, United States

Jonesville First Presbyterian Church

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Jonesville, Michigan, United States

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