Status:

COMPLETED

Family Promoting Positive Emotions Pilot Study

Lead Sponsor:

Vanderbilt University

Collaborating Sponsors:

American Psychological Foundation

Conditions:

Depression

Anhedonia

Eligibility:

All Genders

8+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Anhedonia is characterized by loss of interest or pleasure. The proposed pilot study would be the first to test an innovative, neuroscience-informed intervention in mothers reporting depressive sympto...

Detailed Description

Anhedonia, characterized by loss of interest or pleasure, is a primary symptom of depression. Depression is increasingly prevalent and can cause significant impairments in life functioning. Given the ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Inclusion criteria for mothers:
  • Age 18 and older who report at least subthreshold current depressive symptoms (\> score of 8 on the Patient Health Questionnaire) and moderate COVID-19-related stress
  • Can read and speak in English.
  • Have access to a computer with a videoconferencing platform.
  • Inclusion criteria for children:
  • Age 8-12 years who can participate with their biological mother who is 18 years or older that meets the above criteria.
  • Can read and speak in English.
  • Exclusion criteria for mothers:
  • Current substance use disorder.
  • Intellectual disabilities.
  • Diagnosis of mania or bipolar disorder.
  • Diagnosis of a psychotic disorder (e.g., schizophrenia).
  • Visual or hearing impairments that interfere with completing study measures and sessions.
  • Exclusion criteria for children:
  • Diagnoses of autism spectrum disorders or developmental disorders.
  • Intellectual disabilities.
  • Diagnosis of mania or bipolar disorder.
  • Diagnosis of a psychotic disorder (e.g., schizophrenia).
  • Currently experiencing depressive symptoms.
  • Visual or hearing impairments that interfere with completing study measures and sessions.
  • Offspring of mothers who have previously participated in the study with another biological child.

Exclusion

    Key Trial Info

    Start Date :

    December 1 2021

    Trial Type :

    INTERVENTIONAL

    Allocation :

    ACTUAL

    End Date :

    January 20 2023

    Estimated Enrollment :

    74 Patients enrolled

    Trial Details

    Trial ID

    NCT05223842

    Start Date

    December 1 2021

    End Date

    January 20 2023

    Last Update

    February 1 2023

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    Vanderbilt University

    Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37203