RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05553197

Intersession Processes in Psychotherapeutic Treatments Using an Ecological Momentary Assessment Approach (ISA-Bell)


Sponsor

Birgit Watzke

Enrollment

84 participants

Start Date

Nov 1, 2022

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The effects of a monitoring intervention as an add-on to face-to-face Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for depression are assessed in this randomised trial. Monitoring consists of Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) of symptoms and inter-session processes via mobile phones. Twenty sessions of face-to-face CBT + EMA are compared to twenty sessions of face-to-face CBT (treatment as usual, TAU). 84 patients with mild to moderate depression will be randomised to CBT + EMA or to TAU.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is looking at what happens between therapy sessions for people receiving psychotherapy for depression — including how their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors change day-to-day. Researchers will use a smartphone app to check in with participants regularly throughout their treatment. **You may be eligible if:** - You have been diagnosed with mild or moderate depression - Your depression score (PHQ-9) is between 5 and 20 - You own a smartphone with internet access - You are starting or continuing psychotherapy **You may NOT be eligible if:** - You have current or past suicidal thoughts or attempts - You have an active addiction or substance use disorder - You have severe depression, dysthymia (long-lasting low-grade depression), or postpartum depression - Depression is not your primary mental health concern - You are planning to start or change antidepressant medication - You have a history of psychosis, bipolar disorder, or personality disorders - You have cognitive or physical difficulties that would prevent you from using a smartphone or attending therapy Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALCognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

20 sessions of face-to-face, individual CBT

OTHEREcological Momentary Assessment (EMA)

Two four-week blocks of twice daily ecological momentary assessment (EMA) of symptoms and inter-session processes


Locations(1)

Psychotherapeutisches Zentrum Universität Zürich

Zurich, Canton of Zurich, Switzerland

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