Brief Behavioral Activation Intervention for Depressed Asthma and Urticaria Patients

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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Depression and other unhealthy behaviors, such as not taking medication as prescribed and not attending doctor visits have been suggested to increase the worsening of allergic diseases (e.g. asthma, urticaria). We intend to determine whether a one-session behavioral intervention is effective in helping with depression and controlling disease symptoms. We will measure this using pre- and post-intervention surveys.

Detailed Description
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The purpose of this research study is to investigate whether a one-session behavioral activation intervention for depression can successfully reduce depression and improve asthma or urticaria disease-relevant outcomes (medication adherence, doctor's visits, substance abuse) in clinical patients with asthma or urticaria who report heightened levels of depression and are seen in the UMMC Allergy Clinic.

Official Title
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Brief Behavioral Activation Intervention for Depressed Asthma and Urticaria Patients

Conditions
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Depression, Asthma, Urticaria

Intervention / Treatment
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* Behavioral: Brief Behavioral Activation Intervention


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Potential participants should be between the ages 18 and 64, seen in the UMMC Allergy Clinic with either asthma or urticaria and who report symptoms of depression in the previous 2 weeks. Exclusion Criteria: Potential participants younger than 18 and older than 64 or who do not speak English or cannot comprehend the consent form or women who are pregnant are excluded.

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 64 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Brief Behavioral Activation Intervention<br>All eligible participants will undergo the Brief Behavioral Activation Intervention. | Behavioral: Brief Behavioral Activation Intervention<br>* Clinical psychologists (investigators) will instruct the participant in ways to become more active in life, particularly with regards to activities that the participant finds pleasurable and meaningful. The intervention will take one hour to complete. Following the intervention, the participant will receive brief, weekly text or email reminders for the next 4 weeks (total of 4) to engage in pleasurable and meaningful activities during the week.<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Asthma Control Test | Changes in asthma control over a 4 week period. | 4 weeks | 
| Urticaria Control Test | Changes in urticaria control over a 4 week period. | 4 weeks | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire | Changes in asthma quality of life over a 4 week period. | 4 weeks | 
| Urticaria Activity Score Questionnaire | Changes in the activity of urticaria over a 4 week period. | 4 weeks | 
| Psychological Measures (Composite) | Effects of brief behavioral activation intervention based upon psychological differences including depression and anxiety measured over a 4 week period. | 4 weeks | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Depression, Asthma, Urticaria