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Church-Based therapy aims to lift depression in rural michigan

NCT ID NCT04502186

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Michigan Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a computer-assisted cognitive behavioral therapy program called Raising Our Spirits Together (ROST) for rural adults with depressive symptoms. The program was delivered in small groups by local pastors, either online or in person at churches. Researchers compared the effects on depressive symptoms against an enhanced control condition in 70 participants from rural Michigan.

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Active substance
Raising Our Spirits Together (ROST) - a computer-assisted cognitive behavioral therapy program
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide an accessible, community-based treatment option for depression in rural areas where mental health services are scarce.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 70 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The therapy is delivered by pastors, not licensed therapists, which could affect consistency and outcomes.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

70 people

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Started

Sep 2020

Finished

Jul 2023

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Must live in Hillsdale, Lenawee, Jackson, or Calhoun County, Michigan * Positive screen for at least mild depressive symptoms based on the the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9\>=5) Exclusion Criteria: * Non-English speaking * Currently receiving cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for depression * Ever completed a course of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT; \>=8 sessions) * Diagnosis of a psychotic disorder * Current use of opiates or freebase cocaine * Prominent suicidal/homicidal ideation with imminent risk.

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Conditions

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Depression depressive disorder major depressive disorder

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Depressive symptoms

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Jonesville First Presbyterian Church

    Jonesville, Michigan, 49250, United States

  • Trinity Lutheran Church

    Hillsdale, Michigan, 49242, United States

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