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Flourishing and Virtue in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety and Depressive Disorders

Anxiety Disorders Clinical Trial

Official title:
Flourishing and Virtue in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety and Depressive Disorders

Clinical Trial Summary

This two phase study is testing an online version of a transdiagnostic, cognitive behavioral therapy, against a modified version of that therapy emphasizing positive affect. The first phase of the trial will focus on content development for the modified therapy and the second phase will be a randomized control trial comparing the two.

Clinical Trial Description

Research shows that positive emotions can buffer against the effects of stress as well as contribute to overall well-being and functioning. People with emotional disorders, such as anxiety and depression, often report lower levels of positive emotions. However, to date, most existing treatment approaches for emotional disorders focus on regulating negative emotions, without explicitly focusing on positive emotions. The Unified Protocol (UP) is a transdiagnostic, cognitive-behavioral therapy that has been shown to be effective for treating emotional disorders. The UP targets negative emotions and helps people respond to their emotions in ways that are more helpful for them and in line with their goals. In its current form, the UP does not explicitly target positive emotions, but some research suggests that individuals treated with the UP and other cognitive-behavioral treatments experience some improvement in positive affect. In the current study, the researchers will create a modified version of the UP (called the UP+) delivered entirely on an online platform that will include exercises specifically designed to enhance positive emotions. Then, the researchers will evaluate the UP+ in a small sample of participants to examine acceptability and feasibility and will then use this information to continue to refine the protocol. Finally, the researchers will conduct a randomized controlled trial to assess the efficacy of the UP+. Participants diagnosed with emotional disorders will be randomized to either receive the UP or the UP+ delivered on an online platform and will be assessed on a range of outcomes, including positive and negative affect, psychological symptoms, and functional outcomes. ;

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Clinical Trial Details
NCT number NCT05120232
Study type Interventional
Source Boston University Charles River Campus
Contact Todd Farchione, Ph.D.
Phone 617-353-9609
Email tfarchio@bu.edu
Status Recruiting
Phase N/A
Start date March 8, 2021
Completion date July 1, 2023
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