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Church and therapy join forces to fight depression in black communities

NCT ID NCT06292637

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a new depression treatment that combines cognitive behavioral therapy with faith-based principles, delivered by therapists and pastors in church settings. It aims to reduce depressive symptoms in African American adults. The trial will enroll 50 participants and measure changes in depression severity using standard questionnaires.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Cognitive behavioral therapy combined with faith-based principles, delivered by therapists and pastors
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a culturally tailored, evidence-based option for treating depression in African American communities.
What could go wrong
This is a small feasibility study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply broadly. It is not yet proven to work better than standard treatments.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 50 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Oct 2024

Expected to finish

Sep 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: * self-identify as an African American man or woman * are ages 18 and older * have symptoms of major depressive disorder, as evidenced by score of 10 and higher from the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9). Exclusion Criteria: * major psychotic illnesses, such as schizophrenia; * current participation in psychotherapy * current suicidal ideations (trained staff will conduct a suicide risk assessment and facilitate referral for appropriate care). * Medication stabilization. Eligible participants who report recent changes to their psychiatric medications (i.e., initiation of a new medication, change in dose or type of medication) will delay their study enrollment for a stabilization period of 4 weeks. Baseline data collection will be re-administered * alcohol or drug dependence - those with alcohol or other drug dependence who have been clean and sober for 3 months will not be excluded

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Depression depressive disorder major depressive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Depression

How to take part

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  1. The places running it

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  2. The official record

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Second Baptist Church

    RECRUITING

    Madison, Wisconsin, 53711-3800, United States

  • The Board of Regents of the UW System

    RECRUITING

    Madison, Wisconsin, 53715-1218, United States

  • University of Wisconsin - Madison

    RECRUITING

    Madison, Wisconsin, 53515, United States

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