Cognitive Bias Modification (CBM) Via Imagery and Internet Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (iCBT) for Depression

August 10, 2014 updated by: Alishia Williams, St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney

A Randomised Controlled Trial Comparing Internet Based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Major Depressive Disorder Plus a Cognitive Bias Modification Intervention (OxIGen)on Symptoms of Depression and Negative Interpretation Bias.

A randomised controlled trial comparing Internet based cognitive behavioural therapy for major depressive disorder plus a cognitive bias modification intervention (OxIGen) version A vs. Internet based cognitive behavioural therapy for major depressive disorder plus a cognitive bias modification intervention (OxIGen) version B on symptoms of depression and negative interpretation bias.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Cognitive accounts of depression and anxiety emphasize the importance of cognitive biases in the maintenance of disorders. One specific bias is the interpretation of ambiguous information. A negative interpretation bias is defined as a systematic tendency to interpret potentially ambiguous information in a negative rather than benign way and this bias has been associated with symptoms of depression. Research has led to the recent development of computerized cognitive bias modification (CBM) techniques to augment such biases and it has been suggested that CBM techniques may be useful as an adjunct to current treatments to enhance maintenance of treatment gains and minimize relapse rates. The fact that CBM procedures lend themselves to being delivered remotely, are cost-effective, and can be self-paced in ways that suit the patient make them an ideal candidate for inclusion in the Internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy (iCBT) programs currently offered through St. Vincent's Hospital and the University of New South Wales. Therefore, the primary aim of the current trial is to evaluate the acceptability and effectiveness of adding CBM procedures to the existing iCBT modules offered through St. Vincent's Hospital and the University of New South Wales. It is expected that iCBT + CBM (active version) will result in superior treatment outcomes as indexed by a standardized clinical battery compared to iCBT + CBM (control version).

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

121

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Australia
    • New South Wales
      • Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia, 2010
        • St. Vincent's Hospital

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.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 65 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Meet Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the American Psychiatric Association - 4th edition (DSM-IV) criteria for Major Depressive Disorder
  • Internet and printer access
  • Australian resident
  • Fluent in written and spoken English

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Current substance abuse/dependence
  • Psychotic mental illness (Bipolar or Schizophrenia)
  • Change in medication or psychological treatment during last 1 month or intended change during study duration
  • Use of Benzodiazepines
  • Severe depression (PHQ9> 23)
  • Suicidal

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: CBM Version A + iCBT
CBM Version A is an Internet-based intervention taking place over 1 week followed by iCBT, an Internet-based treatment for depression taking place over 10 weeks.
Other: CBM
CBM is an Internet-based intervention comprised of delivery of auditory scenarios taking place over 1 week.
Other: iCBT
iCBT is a validated online CBT treatment program for depression delivered in 6 lessons over 10 weeks.
Placebo Comparator: CBM Version B (Control) + iCBT
CBM Version B (Control) is an Internet-based intervention taking place over 1 week (identical to CBM Version A without the putative active components) followed by iCBT, an Internet-based treatment for depression taking place over 10 weeks.
Other: CBM
CBM is an Internet-based intervention comprised of delivery of auditory scenarios taking place over 1 week.
Other: iCBT
iCBT is a validated online CBT treatment program for depression delivered in 6 lessons over 10 weeks.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Change in Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9)scores
Time Frame: Administered at baseline (T1), post-CBM intervention (T2, 1 week after baseline), post iCBT intervention (8-10 weeks after baseline), and at 3 month follow-up (T4).
Administered at baseline (T1), post-CBM intervention (T2, 1 week after baseline), post iCBT intervention (8-10 weeks after baseline), and at 3 month follow-up (T4).
Change in Beck Depression Inventory - second edition (BDI-II)scores
Time Frame: Administered at baseline (T1), post-CBM intervention (T2, 1 week after baseline), post iCBT intervention (8-10 weeks after baseline), and at 3 month follow-up (T4).
Administered at baseline (T1), post-CBM intervention (T2, 1 week after baseline), post iCBT intervention (8-10 weeks after baseline), and at 3 month follow-up (T4).
Change in Ambiguous Sentence Task (AST)scores
Time Frame: Administered at baseline (T1), post-CBM intervention (T2, 1 week after baseline).
Administered at baseline (T1), post-CBM intervention (T2, 1 week after baseline).
Change in diagnostic status (MINI5 depression module)
Time Frame: Administered at baseline (T1), post iCBT intervention (8-10 weeks after baseline), and at 3 month follow-up (T4).
Administered at baseline (T1), post iCBT intervention (8-10 weeks after baseline), and at 3 month follow-up (T4).

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Change in Kessler-10 (K10)scores
Time Frame: Administered at baseline (T1), post-CBM intervention (T2, 1 week after baseline), post iCBT intervention (8-10 weeks after baseline), and at 3 month follow-up (T4).
Administered at baseline (T1), post-CBM intervention (T2, 1 week after baseline), post iCBT intervention (8-10 weeks after baseline), and at 3 month follow-up (T4).
Change in WHO Disability Assessment Scale (WHO-DAS)scores
Time Frame: Administered at baseline (T1, post iCBT intervention (8-10 weeks after baseline), and at 3 month follow-up (T4).
Administered at baseline (T1, post iCBT intervention (8-10 weeks after baseline), and at 3 month follow-up (T4).
Change in State Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI)scores
Time Frame: Administered at baseline (T1), post iCBT intervention (8-10 weeks after baseline), and at 3 month follow-up (T4).
Administered at baseline (T1), post iCBT intervention (8-10 weeks after baseline), and at 3 month follow-up (T4).
Change in Repetitive Thinking Questionnaire (RTQ)scores
Time Frame: Administered at baseline (T1), post-CBM intervention (T2, 1 week after baseline), post iCBT intervention (8-10 weeks after baseline), and at 3 month follow-up (T4).
Administered at baseline (T1), post-CBM intervention (T2, 1 week after baseline), post iCBT intervention (8-10 weeks after baseline), and at 3 month follow-up (T4).
Change in Clinical Perfectionism Scale (PCS)scores
Time Frame: Administered at baseline (T1), post iCBT intervention (8-10 weeks after baseline), and at 3 month follow-up (T4).
Administered at baseline (T1), post iCBT intervention (8-10 weeks after baseline), and at 3 month follow-up (T4).

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Gavin Andrews, MD, UNSW; ST. Vincent's Hospital
  • Principal Investigator: Alishia Williams, PhD, UNSW; ST Vincent's Hospital

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

February 1, 2013

Primary Completion (Actual)

May 1, 2014

Study Completion (Actual)

August 1, 2014

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

February 4, 2013

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 6, 2013

First Posted (Estimate)

February 8, 2013

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

August 12, 2014

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 10, 2014

Last Verified

August 1, 2014

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • 12/237

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