Status:

COMPLETED

Neural Effects of Wellness Classes in Women With Vulnerability to Depression ("The Women's Wellness Study")

Lead Sponsor:

University of Colorado, Boulder

Collaborating Sponsors:

Brain & Behavior Research Foundation

Mind and Life Institute, Hadley, Massachusetts

Conditions:

Recurrent Major Depression

Eligibility:

FEMALE

18-55 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The primary objective of the study is to examine the efficacy of mindfulness based cognitive therapy (MBCT) on the prevention of relapse in women with a history of depression. Additionally, the invest...

Detailed Description

Overall, this study aims to characterize the neural and psychological effects of an eight-week mindfulness based cognitive therapy (MBCT) intervention (online group class) in preventing depressive rel...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Women with past history of recurrent major depressive disorder
  • Women who are not currently pregnant
  • Meeting criteria for prior depression (at least two episodes) and showing residual symptoms of depression (PHQ-9 score of 5-12)
  • Not meeting criteria for a current active depressive episode (SCID criteria)
  • Having access to internet and a smartphone with data plan
  • Receiving no antidepressant/anxiolytic medication or under a stable regime of antidepressants/anxiolytics
  • Healthy control women
  • Women that are not currently pregnant
  • Do not meet criteria for prior or current depression
  • Have access to internet and a smartphone with data plan

Exclusion

  • Exclusion criteria for all participants include:
  • Current diagnoses of: psychosis, bipolar disorder/maniac episodes, OCD, persistent antisocial behavior, severe developmental delay, or persistent self-injury needing clinical management or therapy, organic brain injury, substance misuse.
  • Past diagnoses of psychosis, bipolar disorder/mania episodes or OCD.
  • Use of marijuana equal or more than 4 days per week.
  • Additional exclusion criteria related to Magnetic Resonance Imaging safety requirements:
  • We will exclude participants who have metal or electrical equipment including:
  • Non-removable metal piercing
  • Tattoos on head or neck, an older tattoo with metal-containing inks, and/or permanent makeup (eyeliner).
  • An implanted (internal) defibrillator or pacemaker
  • Cochlear (ear) implant
  • Some type of clips used on brain aneurysms
  • An intrauterine device (IUD) that is not compatible with the MRI scanner
  • An implanted infusion pump device like an insulin pump
  • Implanted nerve stimulators
  • Magnetic dental appliances or fillings
  • Metal plates, screws, staples, joint replacement, and prosthetics.
  • Additional exclusion criteria for all participants include the following:
  • Clear claustrophobic symptoms.
  • Abnormal capability of performing the experimental tasks as they are designed and implemented (e.g., unable to read, unable to cooperate during fMRI examination, showing visual processing impairments that cannot be corrected using lenses or any significant impairments in the processing of auditory stimulation).

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

March 5 2016

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

February 19 2018

Estimated Enrollment :

50 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04106375

Start Date

March 5 2016

End Date

February 19 2018

Last Update

September 27 2019

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