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Filter by:This is a pilot randomised controlled trial to explore the acceptability and feasibility of laughter yoga about anxiety and depression reduction in children with ASD and parenting stress reduction for their parents. Hypotheses of this study include: 1. Laughter yoga is acceptable to children with ASD and their parents. 2. Laughter yoga is feasible for anxiety and depression reduction in children with ASD and parenting stress reduction in their parents. 3. Participants in the experimental group will have significantly more reduction in depression, anxiety and parental stress than those in the wait-list-control group.
Spinal cord injuries (SCI) have a devastating effect not only on individuals incurring the life changing event, but also on those who are involved in their care. Family care-partners of those with SCI (fcSCI) may experience significant negative effects including impaired mental health, high levels of burden, poor adjustment to role, decreased quality of life and strain on relationships. Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based treatment strategy that helps individuals recognize and challenge their unhelpful thoughts and behaviours that contribute to their mental health concerns. However, barriers such as availability to specialized care, costs, rural and remote location, or concerns about stigma may limit access to care. Internet delivered CBT (ICBT) has the potential to reach a much wider group of people that may have unequal access to health care. In a previous feasibility study, the team demonstrated the preliminary effectiveness of a tailored ICBT Wellbeing program for fcSCI. However, our understanding of which components of the program can result in optimal management is limited. The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of different components of the Wellbeing program including: therapist guidance, peer support groups, and booster sessions on symptoms of depression among fcSCI. The team will evaluate which intervention components result in meaningful improvement in symptoms of depression. Through collaborations with SCI community organizations and rehabilitation institutions, participants will be recruited across Canada. The researchers will also develop a model to examine the most cost-effective intervention package from the different components. The Wellbeing for fcSCI program can provide personalized service to individuals while being flexible and easily accessible, improving overall wellbeing and access to health care services.
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare ketamine to a placebo when given as a single infusion during sedation in adults with chronic pain and depression. This study aims to: - Evaluate whether ketamine is more effective than a placebo in treating chronic pain and depression - Confirm that propofol sedation is a safe way to keep participants blinded to treatment - Assess patients' comfort with the sedation process to improve future studies - Explore whether patient expectations affects their pain and depression Participants will: - Need to qualify for the study based on stringent medical criteria - Undergo sedation with propofol - Randomly receive either a ketamine or a placebo (saline) infusion during sedation - Complete several study assessments over 5-7 weeks
This research study aims to test the effectiveness, reach, and maintenance over time of the iTHRIVE 365 intervention for Black same gender loving men (SGLM) living with HIV. iTHRIVE 365 is a SGLM community-developed multicomponent mHealth intervention that aims to: 1) Support daily health promotion via HIV and psychological health education and health maintenance reminders; 2) Foster positive social connections among SGLM via online moderated forums, interpersonal chats, and community calendars; 3) Connect clients to SGLM-affirming healthcare, including HIV treatment and mental healthcare; 4) Provide resources for housing, transportation, and other economic empowerment.
This study will test whether it is feasible to conduct a clinical trial of mirtazapine (an antidepressant tablet) in patients who have both depression and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The study design is a randomised controlled trial (a study in which people are allocated by chance to receive different interventions). The trial will compare mirtazapine against a placebo (dummy) tablet in 76 patients with both depression and IBD. The investigators will recruit outpatients aged 18 or over with a diagnosis of any IBD attending gastroenterology clinics. Either in person or remotely, patients will complete a brief screening questionnaire for depression. Those scoring positive for depression will be invited for a 15-minute interview for clinical depression. Those with clinical depression will be invited to take part. Participants will be randomly allocated by a computer to take either 1) mirtazapine tablet once at night for 12 weeks; or 2) placebo (dummy) tablet once at night for 12 weeks. The study is 'blinded', meaning neither patients nor the study team will know which medication they are taking. Throughout, participants will be able to access other treatments for depression, such as talking therapies. The investigators will measure how many people join the study; how many remain in the trial; how many complete treatment; how many tablets people take; and assess overall acceptability of the trial. Participants will complete brief questionnaires to measure their mental health and IBD symptoms after 4 weeks, 8 weeks, 12 weeks and 16 weeks. Participants will also provide blood samples and faecal samples to measure inflammation. If successful, this trial will support an application for a larger version of the study.
The goal of this clinical trial is to develop and test the iACTforDGBI intervention in a sample of Swedish individuals with DGBI (Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction). The first substudy of this project (Substudy 1) aims to answer the following question: How can the design of iACTforDGBI be tailored to meet the specific needs of individuals with DGBI and clinically meaningful symptoms of anxiety and depression? Participants (individuals with symptoms compatible with a DGBI and anxiety and/or depression, and healthcare professionals working in DGBI) will be asked to: a) Evaluate a preliminary version of the iACTforDGBI intervention, consisting of self-guided online sessions. b) Participate in online focus-group interviews and provide information on their views of a preliminary version of the iACTforDGBi intervention
The overall aim of this project is to evaluate the effectiveness of two school-based programs that have the potential to promote adolescent sleep and prevent future depressive symptoms. The programs will be offered to students aged 13-19 at Swedish high schools and upper secondary schools at the classroom level. The students will be compared to teaching as usual (control group).
After two earthquakes in Kahramanmaraş Pazarcık in our country, the continuation of long-term aftershocks caused repetition of psychological problems and difficulties in recovery. Social and spiritual support plays a key role in the post-traumatic recovery period. It is necessary to use psychological support methods that can be applied in a short time and whose effect can be observed in a short time in the spiritual healing and healing of traumas. The emotional freedom technique (EFT) is One of the short-term psychotherapeutic techniques and ıt can also be applied online. EFT, which can be easily applied by individuals or professionals after receiving the necessary training; Cognitive therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy combine elements of acupuncture point stimulation, relying on manual stimulation of acupuncture points rather than using acupuncture needles. When we look at the literature, many scientific studies have been found in which the effectiveness of EFT on anxiety, stress and depression has been evaluated, but there has been no randomized controlled study evaluating the effectiveness of EFT online on individuals who have experienced earthquakes. With this project, it is aimed to determine the effect of online Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) on stress, anxiety and depression in university students who experienced earthquakes. This study, which will be carried out as a randomized controlled experimental study, will be carried out between 16.12.2023 and 20.12.2023 by online with university students who score 17 or higher on the Beck Depression Scale. Total of 60 students with depressive symptoms will be recruited to the intervention and control groups, EFT sessions will be applied to the intervention group, and the control group will only be followed. At the beginning of the application, pre-tests (Information Form, Beck Depression Inventory, State Trait Anxiety Inventory, Perceived Stress Inventory) and at the end of the last session, post-tests will be applied for both groups. With this study, a randomized controlled study will be brought to the literature on the effectiveness of a therapeutic method such as EFT, which is a method that can be used after an earthquake, which is easy to apply, has no cost, and can be accessed online in hard-to-reach areas. Our project will both contribute to the literature and provide short and long-term benefits in practice, in terms of raising awareness of students about important mental problems such as anxiety and depression, which are likely to be experienced after the earthquake, and enabling them to continue their education in a healthy way. It is aimed to present the work planned within the project as a paper in at least one national / international congress. It is aimed to publish in journals within the scope of SCI, SCI-Expanded related to the research area. The results and outputs of the research will be shared in various media (Kırklareli University and Osmaniye Korkut Ata University website and social media accounts). By determining the stress, anxiety and depression status of university students who have experienced an earthquake, it will be possible to reduce their stress, anxiety and depression with EFT application. The fact that the application used is a short-term, effective and easy psychotherapy method will prevent the disruption of the normal education processes of the students. It will make an economic contribution by reducing the need for psychological drugs that may be needed to reduce the effects of the earthquake.
This study is a randomized factorial trial designed to evaluate unguided (i.e., purely self-help), transdiagnostic internet delivered cognitive behaviour therapy tailored for public safety personnel with tunneled of personalized course delivery and with or without the incorporation of social learning resources.
The purpose of the study is to determine whether a digital healthcare app for employee's mental health can effectively improve the mental health of Hisbeans's employees and the managerial performance of Hisbeans, which is represented as a 'social enterprise'.