Cognitive Behavioral and Faith Fellowship to Improve Thy Health (CB-FAITH) - A Feasibility and Acceptability Study
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Summary
Investigators will examine the efficacy of a faith-based depression intervention, in reducing symptoms of depression among African American adults in Wisconsin. Twelve church groups, each with 10 people (N=120) will be invited to participate. This intervention will be the first evidence-based, faith-based intervention designed for African Americans if validated.
Description
The randomized stepped wedge design (R-SWD) is a type of cluster randomized controlled trial in which the unit of randomization is a cluster (e.g., church groups with a group of 10 participants), not individual participants. At the start of a R-SWD, all clusters begin as control groups. At certain time points during the course of the trial, some of the clusters are randomly selected to be switched to the Cognitive Behavioral Faith Fellowship to Improve Thy Health (CB-FAITH) treatment, with all clusters eventually crossing over to receive the treatment. Primary Aim 1: Examine efficacy of CB-FA…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
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., initiati…
Interventions
- BehavioralCognitive Behavioral Faith Fellowship to Improve Thy Health (CB-FAITH)
CB-FAITH is a behavioral depression intervention set inside a cognitive behavioral framework, and Afrocentric paradigm and informed by faith-based principles, designed to treat major depressive disorder among African American adults. The 13-treatment modules focus on increasing knowledge of depression and healthy coping behaviors. It is designed to be co-delivered by licensed mental health clinicians and pastors at churches.
Locations (3)
- University of Wisconsin - MadisonMadison, Wisconsin
- Second Baptist ChurchMadison, Wisconsin
- The Board of Regents of the UW SystemMadison, Wisconsin