Implementation and Cost Evaluation of Project UPLIFT

Description

This study tests Project Using Practice and Learning to Increase Favorable Thoughts (UPLIFT) which is a Mindfulness-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy program teaching participants with epilepsy methods that include challenging thoughts, behavioral activation, coping, problem-solving, and mindfulness, for well-being and costs. Project UPLIFT is delivered as weekly sessions over 8 weeks.

Conditions

Epilepsy

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

This study tests Project Using Practice and Learning to Increase Favorable Thoughts (UPLIFT) which is a Mindfulness-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy program teaching participants with epilepsy methods that include challenging thoughts, behavioral activation, coping, problem-solving, and mindfulness, for well-being and costs. Project UPLIFT is delivered as weekly sessions over 8 weeks.

Implementation and Cost Evaluation of Project UPLIFT

Implementation and Cost Evaluation of Project UPLIFT

Condition
Epilepsy
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Atlanta

Rollins School of Public Health, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30322

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 18 years or older
  • * Diagnosis of epilepsy (self-reported by patient)
  • * Can speak English
  • * Has access to a phone or computer
  • * Inability to cognitively participate

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Emory University,

Cam Escoffery, PhD, MPH, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Emory University

Katie Bullinger, MD, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Emory University

Robin McGee, PhD, MPH, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Emory University

David H Howard, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Emory University

Study Record Dates

2026-12-15