Clinical trials: Psychotherapy
Borderline Personality Disorder
Mapping Aspects of Psychotherapy in Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Although dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills training is effective in the treatment of borderline personality disorder, it contains four skills modules and there is little research to guide their modular application.
- Trial name
- MAP-DBT (NCT04626310)
- Testing
- Dialectical behavior therapy - emotion regulation skills training, Dialectical behavior therapy - interpersonal effectiveness skills training, Interpersonal psychotherapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Hospice, Psilocybin
Pilot Study of Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy for Demoralization in Patients Receiving Hospice Care
The overall objective of this study is to develop and pilot test a novel regimen of psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy for demoralization in patients receiving hospice care.
- Conditions
- Hospice, Psilocybin, Demoralization, Terminal Illness
- Trial name
- PATH (NCT04950608)
- Testing
- Psilocybin, Psychotherapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Yvan Beaussant, MD, MSci
Major Depressive Disorder
Social Reward and Its Effect on Brain Functions in Psychotherapies for Mid- and Late-Life Depression
Abnormalities in the Positive Valence System (PVS) are associated with depressive symptoms and reduced behavioral activation in mid- and late-life.
- Trial name
- NCT04487730
- Testing
- "Engage & Connect" Psychotherapy, Symptom Review and Psychoeducation (SRP)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Major Depressive Disorder
Quantitative Electroencephalogram (QEEG) Predictors of Response to Psychotherapy Versus Antidepressant Treatment in Depression
The purpose of this research study is to find out if a test can predict whether someone with depression will get better with treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT00824044
- Testing
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Escitalopram
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Depression, Self-injurious Behavior
Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Depressed Adolescents Engaging in Non-suicidal Self-injury
The purpose of this study is to examine the feasibility of using Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Depressed Adolescents (IPT-A) to treat adolescents who are experiencing symptoms of depression and are engaging in non-suicidal…
- Trial name
- IPT-ASI (NCT00401102)
- Testing
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Depressed Adolescents
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- New York State Psychiatric Institute
Gastrointestinal Neoplasms
Telephone Support for Advanced Gastrointestinal Cancer Patients and Caregivers
This trial tests telephone-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a type of psychotherapy, to reduce fatigue interference with activities, mood, and cognition in advanced gastrointestinal (GI) cancer patients and family…
- Trial name
- NCT04010227
- Testing
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Education/Support
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Alcohol Use Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Piloting "Signs of Safety": A Deaf-Accessible Therapy Toolkit for Alcohol Use Disorder and Trauma
The U.S. Deaf community - more than 500,000 Americans who communicate using American Sign Language (ASL) - experiences nearly triple the rate of lifetime problem drinking and twice the rate of trauma exposure as compared to the…
- Trial name
- NCT03845985
- Testing
- Seeking Safety + Signs of Safety toolkit
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- University of Massachusetts, Worcester
Anxiety Disorders, Panic Disorder
Comparison of Psychotherapy Programs to Treat Panic Disorder
This study will determine the relative effectiveness of three psychotherapies in treating people with a panic disorder.
- Conditions
- Anxiety Disorders, Panic Disorder, Agoraphobia
- Trial name
- NCT00353470
- Testing
- Cognitive behavioral therapy, Applied relaxation training (ART), Panic focused psychodynamic psychotherapy (PFPP)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 201 people
- Sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Advanced Solid Tumor Diseases
Trial of Individual Psychosocial Interventions for Cancer Patients
The aim of the study is to compare the benefits of three types of individual treatment programs for cancer patients: Meaning-Centered counseling, Supportive counseling, and Enhanced Usual Care.
- Trial name
- NCT01323309
- Testing
- Individual Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy (IMCP), standard Individual Supportive Psychotherapy (ISP), enhanced usual care (EUC)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 346 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Telemedicine Outreach for Post Traumatic Stress in CBOCs
The purpose of this study is improved outcomes for veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) treated in small VA Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs).
- Trial name
- TOP (NCT00821678)
- Testing
- Telemedicine Outreach for PTSD
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 265 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Major Depressive Disorder, Insomnia
Combining Antidepressant Medication and Psychotherapy for Insomnia to Improve Depression Outcome
This study will examine the effectiveness of a combination of antidepressant medication and sleep-focused psychotherapy to simultaneously treat sleep difficulties and depression.
- Trial name
- NCT00149825
- Testing
- Escitalopram, CBTI, CTRL
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Autism Spectrum Disorders, Autism
Psychotherapy for Anxiety in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Anxiety disorders affect 40 to 50% of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), contributing to substantial distress and impairment.
- Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorders, Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disability - Not Otherwise Specified
- Trial name
- TAASD (NCT02028247)
- Testing
- Personalized Cognitive-behavioral therapy, Standard Practice Cognitive-behavioral therapy, Treatment as Usual
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 214 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of South Florida
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Combined Treatment for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
The purpose of this study is to conduct a preliminary evaluation of the efficacy of combined medication and psychotherapy for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).
- Trial name
- NCT00620776
- Testing
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Venlafaxine XR
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 69 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Smoking
Development of Positive Psychotherapy for Smoking Cessation
The primary objective of this study is to test a manualized adaptation of positive psychotherapy (PPT) for smoking cessation (PPT-S).
- Trial name
- NCT01451814
- Testing
- Positive Psychotherapy for smoking cessation, Nicotine polacrilex, Relaxation training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brown University
Major Depressive Disorder, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Comparing Group Therapies for Veterans With Depression and PTSD
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a brief, efficient, and effective psychotherapy for individuals with depressive and PTSD. However, CBT is largely underutilized within Veteran Affairs Medical Centers (VAMCs) due to the cost…
- Trial name
- NCT03979040
- Testing
- Group Transdiagnostic Behavior Therapy, Group Disorder-Specific Therapy (G-DSTs)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 294 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Study Adherence, Depressive Disorder
Message-Based Psychotherapy and Digital Treatment Sequences for Depression
This partnership between Talkspace and the University of Washington (UW) ALACRITY Center will determine how effective unlimited text-based psychotherapy for depression is when compared to once-a-week psychotherapy.
- Trial name
- NCT04513080
- Testing
- Video-Chat Psychotherapy (VCP), Message-Based Psychotherapy (MBP), Message-Based Psychotherapy with Monthly Video-Chat Psychotherapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,184 people
- Sponsor
- Talkspace
Depression, Major Depressive Disorder
eIMPACT-DM Pilot Trial: Depression Treatment to Reduce Diabetes Risk
This pilot randomized controlled trial seeks: (1) to determine the preliminary efficacy of our modernized collaborative care intervention for depression in improving the diabetes risk markers of hemoglobin A1c and insulin…
- Conditions
- Depression, Major Depressive Disorder, Dysthymic Disorder, Depressive Symptoms
- Trial name
- NCT04437485
- Testing
- Good Days Ahead (GDA), Problem Solving Treatment in Primary Care (PST-PC), Antidepressant Medications
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
Increasing Engagement in Evidence-Based PTSD Therapy for Primary Care Veterans
The purpose of this study is to implement an evidence-based Referral Management System that will address patient and system-level barriers to the uptake of evidence-based psychotherapy for PTSD by Veterans Affairs primary care…
- Trial name
- NCT01984515
- Testing
- Referral Management System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 59 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Depression, Dysthymia
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (REBT/CBT) Evaluation for Dysthymia in the Practice of Clinical Social Work at Primary Care
Introduction: Minor psychiatric disorders are important in primary care, because of its high prevalence and consumption of healthcare resources generated.
- Conditions
- Depression, Dysthymia, Ambulatory Health Services
- Trial name
- NCT02112708
- Testing
- Rational-Emotive-Behavioral Therapy, Control Group usual care
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 129 people
- Sponsor
- Fundacio d'Investigacio en Atencio Primaria Jordi Gol i Gurina
Alcohol Use Disorder, Alcohol Abuse
Talk Therapy by Phone to Promote Treatment for Alcohol Problems
A small percentage of individuals with alcohol use disorder (AUD) obtain alcohol-related care despite research showing that treatment is effective.
- Trial name
- NCT03758274
- Testing
- CBT by Phone to Promote Treatment, Reading the Subject a Pamphlet on Obtaining Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester