RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06695767

Neurobehavioral Therapy For Epilepsy And Major Depressive Disorder


Sponsor

The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

Enrollment

16 participants

Start Date

Dec 19, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The purpose of this study is to examine the feasibility and acceptability of an online group Neuro-behavioral Therapy (NBT) with text messaging intervention for Veterans with epilepsy and major depressive disorder (MDD).


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing a neurobehavioral therapy program delivered online for veterans who have both epilepsy and major depression — two conditions that often occur together and can worsen each other. The program uses behavioral techniques and is delivered remotely via computer or tablet, making it accessible from home. **You may be eligible if...** - You are a veteran and speak English - You have home internet access and are comfortable using a computer or tablet at least weekly - You have a diagnosis of major depressive disorder (based on ICD-10 criteria) - You have a diagnosis of epilepsy with at least one documented seizure in the past 5 years - You have a mobile device capable of receiving text messages and photos **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are currently pregnant - You have active suicidal thoughts - You have active psychosis - You have been diagnosed with psychogenic non-epileptic seizures or conversion disorder Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALNeurobehavioral therapy

Participants will receive an introduction session and 12 1-hour long online sessions once per week for a total of 12 weeks that are guided by the investigator who is trained in NBT.Participants will engage in tools to aid in assuming control over their seizures; contextualize their environment; identify moods, situations, and thoughts; train healthy communication and support seeking; understand central nervous system medications and seizures; conduct a functional behavioral analysis; learn relaxation techniques; examine external stressors and internal triggers; and prepare for life after the intervention. Participants will be asked to complete weekly homework, thought records, seizure logs that are found in their workbooks and to engage in journal entries.


Locations(2)

Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center

Houston, Texas, United States

The University of Texas health Science Center at Houston

Houston, Texas, United States

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