Smart Phone Delivered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Adults with Psoriasis and Co-Morbid Depression Symptoms

Description

A single arm, pilot study in which all eligible participants will be enrolled in an 8-week coach-guided smartphone delivered CBT program. The full duration of the program, with follow-up interview, will be 9 weeks.

Conditions

Psoriasis, Depressive Symptoms

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Study overview

A single arm, pilot study in which all eligible participants will be enrolled in an 8-week coach-guided smartphone delivered CBT program. The full duration of the program, with follow-up interview, will be 9 weeks.

Smart Phone Delivered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Adults with Psoriasis and Co-Morbid Depression Symptoms

Smart Phone Delivered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Adults with Psoriasis and Co-Morbid Depression Symptoms

Condition
Psoriasis
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Boston

Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02115

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * • Adults aged 18 years of age and older
  • * Dermatologist confirmed diagnosis of psoriasis
  • * Current depression symptoms, defined as a PHQ-9 score of 5 or greater
  • * Current psoriasis symptoms, defined as a scaled score of "mild" on any of the Skindex-16 subscales
  • * Participants must be proficient in English and have access to an Android or iOS smartphone
  • * Previous participation in CBT for depression
  • * Current participation in any type of psychotherapy
  • * Those on psychotropic medications must be taking a stable dose for 2 months prior to enrollment and be willing to remain at a stable dose during the 8-week study
  • * Current elevated suicide risk (see Section 5.3 for details)
  • * Individuals who are incarcerated or compulsory detained
  • * Any uncontrolled or poorly controlled chronic medical condition that may interfere with an individual's ability to participate in the clinical trial

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Brigham and Women's Hospital,

Study Record Dates

2025-12-31