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New treatment option for Depression - Major Depressive Disorder
Official title Feasibility and Acceptability of an E-learning Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Course
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07088939
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a comprehensive, third-wave psychological intervention designed for patients with complex and severe behavioral, emotional, and interpersonal dysfunction. DBT has since been adapted to shorter, briefer, "skills training" formats, which have been effective for a number of mild-to-moderate mental health conditions, including depression and anxiety.
- Time commitment: about 12 weeks
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Ages 18 years old and up.
- Reside in Ontario.
- Fluent in English.
- Able to provide autonomous informed consent
- Reports at least mild depression and/or anxiety symptoms
You likely can't join if
- Practical (e.g., scheduling), acute psychiatric (e.g., suicidal ideation nearly every day, recent hospitalization for mental health reasons), or...
- Not meeting one or more of the above inclusion criteria
See the full eligibility criteria
- Ages 18 years old and up.
- Reside in Ontario.
- Fluent in English.
- Able to provide autonomous informed consent
- Reports at least mild depression and/or anxiety symptoms
- Not currently receiving any psychotherapy or psychosocial interventions.
- Have access to the internet
- Practical (e.g., scheduling), acute psychiatric (e.g., suicidal ideation nearly every day, recent hospitalization for mental health reasons), or medical reasons (e.g., upcoming surgery, medical procedure, head injury).
- Not meeting one or more of the above inclusion criteria
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The study runs about 12 weeks per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.