Status:

ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Smart Phone Delivered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Adults With Psoriasis and Co-Morbid Depression Symptoms

Lead Sponsor:

Brigham and Women's Hospital

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Psoriasis Foundation

Conditions:

Psoriasis

Depressive Symptoms

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

A single arm, pilot study in which all eligible participants will be enrolled in an 8-week coach-guided smartphone delivered CBT program. The full duration of the program, with follow-up interview, wi...

Detailed Description

1. To demonstrate the feasibility and acceptability of coach-guided, smartphone-delivered CBT for depression among adults with psoriasis 2. To demonstrate the preliminary efficacy of coach-guided, sma...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • • Adults aged 18 years of age and older
  • Dermatologist confirmed diagnosis of psoriasis
  • Current depression symptoms, defined as a PHQ-9 score of 5 or greater
  • Current psoriasis symptoms, defined as a scaled score of "mild" on any of the Skindex-16 subscales
  • Participants must be proficient in English and have access to an Android or iOS smartphone

Exclusion

  • Previous participation in CBT for depression
  • Current participation in any type of psychotherapy
  • Those on psychotropic medications must be taking a stable dose for 2 months prior to enrollment and be willing to remain at a stable dose during the 8-week study
  • Current elevated suicide risk (see Section 5.3 for details)
  • Individuals who are incarcerated or compulsory detained
  • Any uncontrolled or poorly controlled chronic medical condition that may interfere with an individual's ability to participate in the clinical trial

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 1 2024

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 31 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

30 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06216691

Start Date

January 1 2024

End Date

December 31 2025

Last Update

September 18 2025

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Brigham and Women's Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02115