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Cognitive Behavioral and Faith Fellowship to Improve Thy Health
Led by University of Wisconsin, Madison · Updated on 2025-09-30
50
Participants Needed
3
Research Sites
99 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Lead Sponsor
A
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Investigators will examine the efficacy of a faith-based depression intervention, in reducing symptoms of depression among African American adults in Wisconsin. Twelve church groups, each with 10 people (N=120) will be invited to participate. This intervention will be the first evidence-based, faith-based intervention designed for African Americans if validated.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Cognitive Behavioral and Faith Fellowship to Improve Thy Health
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Self-identify as an African American man or woman
- Age 18 years or older
- Have symptoms of major depressive disorder with a Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) score of 10 or higher
You will not qualify if you...
- Diagnosis of major psychotic illnesses such as schizophrenia
- Current participation in psychotherapy
- Current suicidal thoughts requiring risk assessment and referral
- Recent changes to psychiatric medications requiring a 4-week stabilization period before enrollment
- Alcohol or drug dependence unless sober and clean for at least 3 months
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 3 locations
1
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, Wisconsin, United States, 53515
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2
Second Baptist Church
Madison, Wisconsin, United States, 53711-3800
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3
The Board of Regents of the UW System
Madison, Wisconsin, United States, 53715-1218
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Research Team
E
Earlise Ward, PhD
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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