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Sponsor: University of Southern California
Conditions: Depression, Anxiety
Interventions: CBI
Countries: United States
This study will test a new cognitive-behavioral skills training program (CBI) delivered in the metaverse. Although initial evidence suggested CBI was feasible for individuals experiencing depression or anxiety, CBI's effectiveness compared to no intervention has yet to be determined. The intervention may be delivered through virtual reality as well as flat-screen devices, such as a computer, which may also affect CBI's effectiveness. The study will enroll up to 306 participants with depression. One third of the participants will access CBI through virtual reality, one third of the participants will access CBI through a flat-screen device, and one third of the participants will be asked not to attend CBI sessions for the first 8 weeks of participation of the trial. For both CBI conditions, treatment will be provided over 8 weeks, with a 6-month follow-up period. Enrollment will be ongoing and groups will occur simultaneously. Potential participants are asked to complete an initial screening and an intake evaluation to determine eligibility. They will then receive 8-weeks of treatment. Participants will complete brief weekly self-report questionnaires throughout their time in the study.
Sex: ALL
Age: 18 Years to —
Healthy volunteers: No
Study type: INTERVENTIONAL
Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years of age or older * Proficient in reading and speaking English * Have a computer with a stable internet connection * Score at or above the clinical threshold on the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9; Kroenke et al. 2001) Exclusion Criteria: * Sufficiently elevated levels of negative thoughts such that the individual is considered at high risk of harm, according to the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (CSSRS)
- Los Angeles, California, United States